Fig Salad with Goat Cheese and Baby Arugula
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Fig Salad with Goat Cheese and Baby Arugula
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Make the most of fig season with this simple and elegant salad recipe. For easy entertaining, prep the ingredients of this Fig Salad ahead and assemble just before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
Vinaigrette
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced shallots (1/2 tablespoon)
- 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons walnut oil
Fig Salad
- 4 large fresh figs (or 8 small), I used Black Mission
- 5 cups baby arugula (5 oz package)
- 2 ounces goat cheese , crumbled
Instructions
Toast the Walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread walnuts into a single layer on a small baking sheet. Roast for 5-10 minutes until fragrant and toasted, stirring halfway through. Let cool while you prepare the vinaigrette.
Make the Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, stir together shallots, 1 tablespoon vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking, until emulsified.
- Taste the dressing. If you like it to have a more tart flavor, add an additional 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
Assemble the Fig Salad
- Cut stems from figs and slice in quarters if large and in half if small.
- Toss baby arugula with the toasted walnuts and half of the vinaigrette. Arrange figs on the top of the salad and lightly drizzle each with a little of the remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle the salad with crumbled goat cheese.
- If desired, finish the salad with a few grinds of cracked black pepper and a few pinches of a medium-grind sea salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor and texture, this salad is also lovely topped with crisped prosciutto.
- To make it, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Lay a few pieces of thinly-sliced prosciutto on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until prosciutto begins to crisp.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature (prosciutto will continue to crisp as it cools). Break into small pieces or crumbles and sprinkle over the salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3to 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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