Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola

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This easy, low-carb fig salad with creamy Gorgonzola and peppery arugula is a beautiful and elegant dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a summer salad. Makes for easy summer entertaining if you prep everything in advance and assemble just before serving. I didn't feel the need to toss this salad as I was afraid of damaging the gorgeous figs.

Submitted by Anastasia
Updated on February 12, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Salad:

  • 4 cups baby arugula

  • 4 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered

  • 3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes

  • ¼ cup crushed pistachios

  • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

  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.

Cook's Note:

Whether or not you use 1 or 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water will depend on the strength of your orange blossom water and your preference. Start with 1 tablespoon, taste, and then add 1/2 tablespoon until you can just taste a hint of orange blossom in your dressing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
16g Fat
9g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 219mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 192mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.