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Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite salads to throw together when I want something elegant but effortless. Peppery arugula pairs beautifully with sweet figs and creamy gorgonzola, all brought together with a bright citrus dressing that comes together in minutes. The best part? No cooking required, so it's perfect for busy weeknights or last minute entertaining. Arugula is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you. Once you try this combination, you'll find yourself making it again and again.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 22 tablespoons lemon juice
- 11 tablespoon orange blossom water, or more to taste
- 11 tablespoon orange juice
- 11 teaspoon grated orange zest
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Instructions
- 1
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
- 2
Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
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