Arugula Salad With Figs Prosciutto Walnuts And Parmesan Food

ARUGULA SALAD WITH FIGS, PROSCIUTTO, WALNUTS, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; add prosciutto and fry until crisp, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate and set aside to cool.
• Whisk jam and vinegar in medium microwave-safe bowl; stir in figs. Cover with plastic wrap, cut several steam vents in plastic, and microwave on high until figs are plump, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons oil, shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
• Toss arugula and vinaigrette in large bowl; adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Divide salad among individual plates; top each with portion of prosciutto, walnuts, and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH FIGS, PROSCIUTTO, WALNUTS, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Prepare Ingredients 1. Cut 2 ounces prosciutto into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons. 2. Remove stems from 1/2 cup dried figs and chop fruit into 1/4- inch pieces. 3. Very finely mince 1 small shallot to yield 1 tablespoon. 4. If using arugula bunches, remove stems, then wash and dry leaves. 5. Chop enough walnuts to yield 1/2 cup. 6. Shave 2 ounces Parmesan into thin strips with vegetable peeler. Toast Nuts and Cook Prosciutto 7. Toast nuts in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Set nuts aside in bowl. 8. Wipe out empty pan with paper towel. 9. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in empty pan over medium heat. 10. Add prosciutto and fry until crisp, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. 11. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined plate and set aside to cool. Soften Figs and Make Dressing 12. Whisk 1 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar in medium microwave-safe bowl. 13. Stir in figs. 14. Cover with plastic wrap, cut several steam vents in plastic, and microwave on high until figs are plump, 30 seconds to 1 minute. 15. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. 16. Let cool to room temperature. Toss Salad and Serve 17. Toss arugula and dressing in large bowl. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. 18. Divide salad among individual plates. 19. Top each with portion of prosciutto, walnuts, and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• If the arugula has roots attached, cut them off. Fill the sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin-dry the leaves and place them in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
• With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the arugula.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL, LEMON, AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, drizzle the arugula with the oil, squeeze in the lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed and taste for seasoning. Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of Parmigiano over the top.

FRESH FIG, PROSCIUTTO, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH PARMESAN SHAVINGS

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette
• In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, pepper, and salt to taste. In a slow stream whisk in oil until emulsified.
• Discard stems from arugula and transfer leaves to a large bowl. Trim tough stem ends from figs and cut each fig into 8 wedges. Trim some of fat from prosciutto if desired. Halve 6 prosciutto slices lengthwise. Overlap narrow ends of 2 halves by 1 to 2 inches, pressing together gently, to form 6 pieces about 13 inches long (use remaining 2 prosciutto slices if necessary). Transfer long prosciutto pieces as prepared to a tray lined with plastic wrap. With a vegetable peeler shave about 36 thin slices from Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Toss arugula with about 3 tablespoons vinaigrette and mound in center of each of 6 plates. Arrange long prosciutto pieces in a ring around each mound of arugula, overlapping ends to secure . Arrange figs and Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings on and around salad and drizzle salads with remaining vinaigrette.

FIG AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss arugula, figs, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts together in a large bowl.
• Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over salad before serving.

FIG, PROSCIUTTO AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Put the vinegar in a small bowl.
• Add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and stir to dissolve them.
• Stir in the honey.
• Put the arugula in another bowl.
• Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
• Decoratively arrange the dressed arugula, the prosciutto, the figs over the surface of a serving platter.
• Crumble the goat cheese if you are using it over the salad.
• Then drizzle everything with the balsamic-honey dressing.