ARUGULA, GRAPE, AND ALMOND SALAD WITH SABA VINAIGRETTE

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Arugula, Grape, and Almond Salad with Saba Vinaigrette image

Provided by Suzanne Goin

Categories     Salad     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Almond     Arugula     Fall     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Grape     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound seedless red or purple grapes
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon (or more) Sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon saba or aged balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound arugula (about 8 cups)
1/4 pound Roncal, Manchego, or Pecorino cheese, shaved with a peeler
3/4 cup salted, roasted Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped
Ingredient info: Saba is available at specialty foods stores and ilmercatoitaliano.net. Marcona almonds can be found at natural and specialty foods stores and latienda.com.

Steps:

  • Finely chop 7 grapes; transfer to a small bowl. Cut remaining grapes in half; transfer to another small bowl and set aside. Using a fork, mash chopped grapes in bowl into a purée. Stir in shallot, 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in oil and 1 tablespoon saba. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt, pepper, and more Sherry vinegar, if desired. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette and halved grapes can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill vinaigrette and grapes separately. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before continuing.
  • Combine arugula and halved grapes in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Toss salad to coat. Arrange salad on chilled dinner plates, dividing evenly. Scatter cheese and almonds over. Drizzle salads with more saba.

Edwardo Rivera
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I've been looking for a good arugula salad recipe and this one is perfect. It's light, refreshing and packed with flavor.


Spencer Peete
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Josim WwLx.
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. It's also a nice change from the usual lettuce salad.


Katts Pro
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I'm not a fan of grapes in salad, but I loved them in this recipe. The dressing really brings out their sweetness.


Huma Karki
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mirdith Joseph
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Sabrina N
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I've tried many arugula salads, but this one is definitely the best.


FELIX UKPAH
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ladla Orkz
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are incredible.


Paul Stoeklen
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


Abid Sandhu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are well-balanced and the dressing is addictive.


harun drakebis
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This is my new favorite salad. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Calico Trash man
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but this salad converted me. The dressing is so good, it makes the arugula taste great.


Zak
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The dressing is amazing! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


Md Afzalkhan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapes. It's also a nice change from the usual lettuce salad.


Jason Buckman
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5 stars! This salad is a winner. It's light, refreshing and packed with flavor.


Sabrina Toledo
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Stunning salad! The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are out of this world.


Timothy Turner
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Loved the combination of arugula, grapes, and almonds. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable.


Selim jeba
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Easy to make and incredibly delicious. The dressing is especially flavorful with a great balance of tangy and sweet.


Tamer Ha'obsh
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This salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The peppery arugula, sweet grapes, crunchy almonds, and tangy saba vinaigrette come together perfectly. A definite keeper!