Arugula salad with figs, mozzarella, and Parma ham
by Tavolino
A sophisticated Mediterranean salad that perfectly combines the natural sweetness of fresh figs with savory Parma ham, creamy mozzarella, and tangy Parmesan.
Ingredients
- Arugula 200 g
- Figs 4
- Mozzarella 2 balls
- Parma ham 4 slices
- Mint a little
- Parmesan 100 g
- Olive oil 6 tbsp
- Honey 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice 3 tbsp
- Salt a pinch
- Pepper a pinch
Preparation
- 1
Thoroughly wash 200 g of arugula, spin dry, and arrange on four plates.
- 2
Cut a deep cross into the stem end of 4 figs, squeeze slightly to open them, and place in the center of the arugula.
- 3
Tear 4 slices of Parma ham and 2 balls of mozzarella into bite-sized pieces by hand and distribute decoratively around the figs.
- 4
Sprinkle a little mint over the salad.
- 5
Shave 100 g of Parmesan into paper-thin flakes with a knife and add to the salad as well.
- 6
For the dressing, whisk together 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 3 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
- 7
Season the dressing generously with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper.
- 8
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the prepared salad.
- 9
Gently warm the remaining 1 tbsp of honey in a water bath and drizzle over the salad as a finishing touch.