Fig-and-Arugula Salad with Parmesan

Name: Fig-and-Arugula Salad with Parmesan
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 16 fresh figs, each cut in half lengthwise; 6 cups trimmed arugula (about 6 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

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Randy Mayor

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4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

The combination of flavors in this salad recipe-- sweet figs, sharp cheese, and peppery arugula-- couldn't be better; it received the highest rating in our Test Kitchens.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 fresh figs, each cut in half lengthwise
6 cups trimmed arugula (about 6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

How to Make It

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add figs; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Add arugula and pepper; toss well. Top with cheese. Serve immediately.

Ratings & Reviews

Napes77's Review

2014-06-27T08:34:01-04:00 Napes77

Agree with all the reviews - this is an outstanding salad and the combination of fresh figs, arugula and parmesan is delicious! Definitely must use a good quality balsamic vinegar!

Surfergirlchef's Review

2011-08-04T06:29:21-04:00 dory92064

This salad is outstanding, I have made this salad for years. Always use fresh figs and good quality balsamic vinegar. You will not regret it.

Bellely's Review

2010-01-06T22:05:55-05:00 Bellely

Figs were not in season, so I substituted red pears. Delicious! So easy and healthy. I have also altered this salad and removed the fruit and added sliced tenderloin or strip steak for a more substantial dinner salad. Will make this one every time and can't wait to try it when fresh figs are in season!

CAAlexander's Review

2009-10-28T01:55:57-04:00 MerBear22

I've been threatening to try this recipe since 2000. My loss for waiting. It's my favorite salad of all time. Follow the recipe to a "T" and don't substitute dried figs. Use the best quality Balsamic and you won't be disappointed.

dory92064's Review

2009-10-09T23:08:18-04:00 Surfergirlchef

I loved this salad. It's so simple to prepare and rivals what you'd get at an expensive restaurant. I used fresh mission figs. Served the salad with CL Halibut w/Charmoula and roasted sweet potatoes and bottle of good Spanish white wine.

MerBear22's Review

2009-03-06T21:39:38-05:00 CAAlexander

I couldn't find fresh figs for this, so I subbed a red pear instead. It was fantastic! I made this for someone who wasn't completely sold on arugula and he couldn't stop raving about it.

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