Fresh Fig and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Serves 4
Two stars of late summer produce, heirloom tomatoes and fresh figs, pair beautifully in this simple salad.
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, yellow and red preferred (cut into wedges)
- 4 fresh ripe figs (quartered)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- Flaky finishing salt
- Pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped Marcona almonds
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions
- Scatter greens on a platter. Top with tomatoes and figs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with nuts and cheese.
- VARIATIONS:
- Panzanella: Add torn pieces of artisan bread, tossed with garlic-oil and salt, and lightly toasted.
- Mediterranean Fig Salad: Use pomegranate molasses instead of balsamic vinegar and feta in place of goat cheese.