Baby Arugula with Smithfied Ham, Maytag Blue Cheese and Fresh Fig Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Baby Arugula with Smithfied Ham, Maytag Blue Cheese and Fresh Fig Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups chopped fresh figs, plus 4 fresh figs, quartered; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 cups vegetable oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 cups arugula, washed and picked; 4 ounces Smithfield ham, julienned and fried until crispy; 6 ounces crumbled Maytag blue cheese; Freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped fresh figs, plus 4 fresh figs, quartered
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
2 cups vegetable oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups arugula, washed and picked
4 ounces Smithfield ham, julienned and fried until crispy
6 ounces crumbled Maytag blue cheese
Freshly cracked black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a saute pan, brown the butter with 1 1/2 cups of the figs and the sugar.
3
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
4
Remove from the heat and pour into a food processor with a metal blade.
5
Puree the mixture for 1 minute.
6
Add the vinegar and process for 30 seconds.
7
With the machine running, slowly add the vegetable oil until the dressing is emulsified.
8
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
9
Fold in the reserved figs.
10
Pour the dressing into a saucepan and warm the dressing.
11
Remove the crust from the brioche and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
12
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the croutons with the olive oil.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Place on baking sheet and bake until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
15
Remove, cool and set aside.
16
In a large mixing bowl, toss the greens with desired amount of the dressing.
17
Mound the greens in the center of each plate.
18
Arrange the quartered figs, ham, and croutons around the greens.
19
Crumble the cheese on top of the greens.
20
Garnish the salad with cracked pepper around the rim of the plate.

1614

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cups chopped fresh figs, plus 4 fresh figs, quartered, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Baby Arugula with Smithfied Ham, Maytag Blue Cheese and Fresh Fig Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Baby Arugula with Smithfied Ham, Maytag Blue Cheese and Fresh Fig Vinaigrette

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