Southern Fig Balsamic Salad Dressing with Prosciutto, Burrata, and Fresh Basil
We have dozens of fig trees we planted years ago, because of our love for this indulgent fruit! One of our favorite unexpected ways to utilize our fig preserves is as a salad dressing base! Prosciutto, burrata, fresh basil and arugula shine when dressed with this simple yet refined recipe.
Dressing Ingredients
1/3 cup Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves | smashed
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Rind of 1 lemon | thinly sliced
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 tbsp Fresh Oregano
2oz Fig Preserves
Sea Salt + Black Pepper | to taste
Salad Ingredients
4 cups baby arugula
1 cup fresh basil leaves
8 fresh cherry tomatoes
8oz burrata cheese | sliced
3oz prosciutto | thinly sliced
METHOD
In a salad dressing bottle add olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, lemon rind, balsamic, fig preserves and a pinch of salt + pepper.
Shake well.
In a salad bowl, combine the arugula, basil, and cherry tomatoes.
Top with torn burrata and prosciutto. Spoon the fig vinaigrette over the salad.
Serve immediately.
