Description
This Fig & Prosciutto Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a light, elegant summer salad combining sweet ripe figs, salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese finished with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh arugula or mixed greens
6 fresh figs, halved
4 slices prosciutto, torn into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
¼ cup toasted walnuts or almonds
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: drizzle of honey for extra sweetness
Instructions
1. Arrange the arugula or greens evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
2. Top with halved figs, prosciutto pieces, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted nuts.
3. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the salad.
4. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. If desired, drizzle a touch of honey for added sweetness.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, summery salad.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe figs for the best flavor — mission or brown turkey figs work beautifully.
Substitute goat cheese with burrata or blue cheese for a bolder taste.
For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and add grilled peaches or avocado.
Pair this salad with chilled white wine or sparkling rosé for a perfect summer meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: fig prosciutto salad, summer salad, balsamic glaze salad, easy gourmet salad, fig arugula salad