Caramelized Fig Salad with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese

Fig salad gets a sexy upgrade. Sweet caramelized figs, salty prosciutto, creamy blue cheese, crunchy hazelnuts - every texture, every flavor, one damn good salad.

Why this Fig Salad Recipe Works

• Caramelizing the figs brings out their natural sweetness, adding another level of delicious flavor without much extra effort.
• Leave no dressing behind. We make good use of every last drop, using it to marinate the figs and again to toss the salad.
• Peppery arugula, salty blue cheese, rich prosciutto, and crunchy hazelnuts beautifully balance the sweet figs.
• Minimal ingredients and prep make this fig salad easy to pull together.
• Eat no more boring salads. There’s a whole wide range of flavors and textures to ensure we’re not bringing a dull salad into our life.

Serve this fig salad as an appetizer or even as the main course for a lighter summer meal.

Figs come in all sorts of colors and varieties… and any kind, or even a combo, works in this salad.

How to Make this Salad

Whisk the dressing. Toss the figs with some of the dressing and roast until caramelized. Toss arugula and most of the basil with the dressing, then arrange the prosciutto and roasted figs on top. Finish with blue cheese, hazelnuts, and the remaining basil. Drizzle any juices from the caramelized fig tray over the salad too, only if ya wanna.

I love serving this fig salad on a tray or shallow bowl and have way too much fun arranging it! It looks so dreamy to artistically place the figs and prosciutto in little pockets of arugula. Or just toss everything together and call it an easy summer salad.

Cooks Tips

• If blue cheese is too strong for ya, try subbing Manchego instead.
• If you’re dairy free, omit the cheese.
• If you’re meat free, omit the prosciutto.
• To chiffonade fresh basil: stack similar-sized leaves, roll into a cigar shape, then slice thinly.
• Make extra caramelized figs to enjoy as snacks, from breakfast to dessert.
• Get the very best of each ingredient you can find.

Want More Fig Recipes?

Fresh or dried, sweet or savory - here's how to make the most of fig season.

• Fresh Fig Skillet Cake  - jammy caramelized figs baked into an almond batter, one pan, done in under an hour.
• Dried Fig Upside-Down Cake - brandy-soaked dried figs, chocolate batter, gooey caramel. The boozy cake of your dreams.
• Baked Brie with Figs - warm, oozy brie topped with fresh figs, honey, and nuts. Gone in five minutes.

Want More Vibrant Summer Salads?

Summer salads are my love language — peak produce, minimal fuss, maximum color. Here's what I make all season long.

• Tomato Salad — the blueprint for every tomato, peak season or not. 
• Watermelon Feta Salad — sweet, juicy watermelon and creamy briny feta. Ready in 20 minutes and you'll want it all summer long. 
• Tomato Watermelon Salad — sweet, salty, juicy, crunchy, and all the colors of summer. 
• Peach Burrata Salad — juicy peaches, creamy burrata, fresh basil, balsamic. All stone fruits welcome. 
• Strawberry Burrata Salad — sweet strawberries, creamy burrata, croutons, balsamic, basil. A very Cali panzanella. 
• Peach, Prosciutto & Burrata — sweet peaches, crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata. Sweet, salty, crunchy and done in 20 minutes. 
• Plum & Cucumber Salad — juicy plums, cool cucumbers, and a smoky roasted ginger vinaigrette that will blow your mind.

Or check out my Summer Salad Ideas to get a summer salad recipe blueprint to enjoy all season long.

If ya tried it, I'd love to hear - leave a comment below and tag me on IG, @danielagerson, so I can see too!

There's a whole lot more seasonal recipes and colorful produce guides waiting for ya on the site.

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