Grilled fig arugula salad with gorgonzola toasts is a delightful and refined dish that combines the flavors of fresh, grilled figs, peppery arugula, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and crispy toasts. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at dinner, this salad is a celebration of summertime flavors.
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ARUGULA-FIG SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA
This easy, low-carb fig salad with creamy Gorgonzola and peppery arugula is a beautiful and elegant dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a summer salad. Makes for easy summer entertaining if you prep everything in advance and assemble just before serving. I didn't feel the need to toss this salad as I was afraid of damaging the gorgeous figs.
Provided by Anastasia
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
- Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
GRILLED FIG & ARUGULA SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA TOASTS
From Cooking Light's special on Monticello-inspired recipes. This looks like it's too fancy and complicated for me to make, but looks delicious if someone else would make it for me! ;) Or if you have an actual grill; I live in the ghetto and could put a holey trash can lid over the stove. I don't know what "peasant bread" is but I assume it'd be a small baguette type of bread. I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar, I'd probably use red wine vinegar or a different kind of dressing, but posting as is for those who like it. BTW, you'll need at least 6 grilling skewers for this. Probably strong 8" metal ones that could pierce figs. I wonder if I could make this work with a portable George Foreman grill!
Provided by the80srule
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 8 toasts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the grill.
- To make the FIGS: Thread 4 fig halves lengthwise on each skewer, coat the figs with cooking spray.
- Place fig kabobs on the grill rack and and grill 4 minutes on each side. Let cool a little bit then remove from the skewers.
- To make the SALAD DRESSING: Combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- SALAD: Mix the spinach and arugula in a large bowl.
- Add the dresing, toss gently to coat.
- Divide the mixture evently among 8 serving plates, then top with the figs and Boston lettuce leaves, sprinkle with green onions.
- TOASTS: Combine the cheese and butter in a small bowl, stir until well-blended.
- Grill the bread slices 5 minutes on each side or until golden, let cool.
- Spread 1 tsp cheese mixture on each slide and serve with each salad.
- 1 serving = 1 cup salad, 1 lettuce leaf, 3 fig halves, and 1 gorgonzola toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 416.6, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 13.6, Protein 4.3
GRILLED FIG AND ARUGULA SALAD
Steps:
- Rinse and trim stem end of figs and split lengthwise. Whisk olive oil into 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss arugula with vinaigrette. Lightly brush figs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil figs one minute on each side. Remove figs from heat and toss with remaining 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar. Place figs on a bed of greens then sprinkle with cheese and Proscuitto and serve;
ARUGULA SALAD WITH FRIED GORGONZOLA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 2h27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend the Gorgonzola in a food processor until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the work bowl occasionally. Using 1 rounded teaspoon of cheese for each, form the cheese into 18 (1-inch) balls. Working in batches, coat the balls with the egg then with the bread crumbs. Repeat coating the balls in the egg and bread crumbs. Arrange the balls on a small baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, and lemon peel in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Season the dressing, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- Add enough oil to a heavy small saucepan to come 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat. At this point, remove the refrigerated Gorgonzola balls from the refrigerator. Working in batches, add the cold balls to the hot oil and fry just until golden brown, about 20 seconds. (It is essential that the Gorgonzola balls be cold when they go into the oil, otherwise they will fall apart in the oil. If they start to warm up at any point, return them to the refrigerator to firm back up.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried balls to paper towels to drain.
- Toss the arugula in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad on plates. Top the salads with the hot fried Gorgonzola balls and serve immediately.
GRILLED GOAT CHEESE & ARUGULA SANDWICHES
To create a more "grown-up" grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread pesto over four slices of bread. Layer with peppers, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and arugula; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
FIG AND ARUGULA SALAD
So simple and so delicious!
Provided by Serena123
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss arugula, figs, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts together in a large bowl.
- Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 85.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
FIG, PROSCIUTTO, GORGONZOLA SALAD
From Cooking Light. This is so simple and quick to make. I tried grilling the figs (thanks to Rita for the idea from her recipe for grilled figs--Recipe#68915), before adding the remaining ingredients and I thought the salad was even better.
Provided by iris5555
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 8 minutes). Cool.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add prosciutto; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Arrange 4 fig halves on each of 6 salad plates.
- Divide prosciutto evenly over servings. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese; drizzle with 2 teaspoons balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 333.9, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 26.6, Protein 4.6
Tips:
- Choose ripe, plump figs for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a grill, you can roast the figs in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the dressing. A cheap balsamic vinegar will not have the same flavor.
- Toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cheese thinly. This will help prevent it from breaking when you assemble the toasts.
- Arrange the salad and toasts on a platter or individual plates. Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This grilled fig and arugula salad with gorgonzola toasts is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. The grilled figs are sweet and smoky, the arugula is peppery and fresh, and the gorgonzola cheese is creamy and tangy.
The balsamic vinegar dressing ties all the flavors together perfectly. This salad is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a healthy and nutritious way to enjoy fresh figs.
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