How to Make Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing, crisp salad to serve as the perfect accompaniment to any meal. This arugula-fig salad with creamy gorgonzola is a delicious and sophisticated dish that's both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The combination of peppery arugula, sweet figs, and tangy gorgonzola cheese creates a truly delightful fusion of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing.

Arugula, also known as rocket, is a versatile green with a slightly bitter, peppery f...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 4 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes
  • ¼ cup crushed pistachios
  • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg