HELP! Please! Figs & Arugula-Need today!

[iqueen]

Someone please help me. Last year about this time I got addicted to Fig & Arugula salad with Balsamic Vinegar, Parm Cheese, etc. Figs are out and I have bought some Figs and Arugula but I can't find the darn recipe. I thought it was CL or Bon App. but can't find. Does anyone have it? I tried searching here and came up with zip. Emilycat? Lindrusso? Mamasue? Anybody. Please, please help. I want to make it tonight

[Mamasue]

Is it Figs and Argula Saldad with Parmesan? I will type it right now. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[Mamasue]

Fig and Argula Salad with Parmesan

2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 fresh figs, each cut in half lengthwise
6 cups trimmed arugula (about 6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stir well with a whisk. Add figs; cover and let stand 2o minutes. Add arugula and pepper; toss well. Top with cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

[iqueen]

Oh Mamasue, Thank you, thank you, thank you! Where is the recipe? Is it a Cooking Light recipe? I don't know why I couldn't find it.

Emily: Dekalb FM has Figs for $2.50 for a nice-sized basket and a bag of baby arugula for $2.39. $5.00 is not bad for such a yummy salad and that will serve 4 people.

[Mamasue]

iqueen....Prego...Prego...Prego. Glad I can help out. Usually someone beats me to it! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

I found it in my Cooking Light 2001, page 237 or you can find in August 2000. This does sound delish....I love figs. Have you ever made this with dried figs?

[emilycat]

Got my ingredients today! I'm making it with the Portuguese Scallops that Karen posted and grilled asparagus.
Mamasue, if you can find them, please, please make it with fresh figs -- the salad would lose all its incredible character with the dried kind. I don't think it would do the dish justice at all.

[emilycat]

Oh, I just have to say that this is the most fantastic salad ever. I'll definitely picking up figs and arugula to make it this week -- thanks for the reminder, Yvonne!
I just wish figs weren't so darned expensive!

[ashley]

I just made this last night for the first time - WOW it was incredible! Luckily I have extra ingredients on hand so I can make it again tonight!

[iqueen]

I made it Saturday night and the crowd went wild. I knew they would. I agree with Emily that I would not make it with dried figs. I also made the Sea Bass with warm tomatoe viniagrette from April or May and it was spectacular as well. By the way, a Pinot Noir goes great with the Fig & Arugula salad. I even used Fig Balsamic Vinegar that a friend gave me as a gift.n Thanks again, Mamasue.