Figs and Macadamia Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

A simple yet luscious salad made with fresh figs, macadamia nuts and tossed with a Parmesan pink peppercorn dressing. The combination of fresh sweet figs and rich creamy macadamia nuts are a match made in heaven. You can swap out figs for plums, pecans for macadamias, and add in some avocado and prosciutto if desired. The recipe is really versatile. I would always go with freshly grated Parmesan as it brightens the flavour of the vinaigrette and adds depth and a great texture to the salad too. Of course you can use pregrated Parmesan, but stay away from the tasteless powdered one.

1 Handful of arugula leaves
1/2 Red onion, sliced
4-6 Figs, quartered
40 g Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
2 tbsp White balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Macadamia oil
Peppercorns, crushed
Macadamia nuts
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Arrange the arugula leaves, red onion slices and quartered figs on a platter. Use a stick blender to process the grated Parmesan, white balsamic, olive oil and macadamia oil until smooth and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the figs then top with the macadamia nuts or/and Parmesan and crushed peppercorns to finish.

22 comments:

Martyna 7/11/20 08:35: I'd like try it😊
Nancy Chan 7/11/20 14:03: Another beautiful salad. I love fig and macadamia nuts.
Kitchen Riffs 7/11/20 17:48: I love arugula in salads! This looks terrific -- thanks.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 8/11/20 03:48: What a beautiful autumn salad! It would be a lovely addition to our Thankgiving menu!!
Tania 8/11/20 07:18: Oh wow I love parmesan in salad dressings. I used to have such a fixation on pink peppercorns in aweet things. With figs and parmesan ...thats the best
The-FoodTrotter 8/11/20 12:29: What a delicate salad, I love figs and arugula :)
Natalia 8/11/20 14:57: Absolutely beautiful, I love arugula!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 8/11/20 17:17: Everything that you make always looks so inviting and delicious. I have never eaten a fig in m life, so am always hesitant where they are concerned, but, who know? I may end up loving them.
Kelly | Foodtasia 8/11/20 19:39: Such a wonderful salad, Angie! An incredible combination of flavors!
foodtravelandwine 9/11/20 01:24: I love the combination of figs and arugula....beautiful presentation!!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
Nammi 9/11/20 08:34: oh those figs look so good. It is so expensive over here and by the time it makes its long journey from god knows where the flavor is gone. Salad looks so fresh :)
The Exclusive Beauty Diary 9/11/20 09:52: I like fig and this salad must be very delicious. Thank you for sharing recipe.

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N A S S A H 9/11/20 11:39: Very nice to try
Królowa Karo 9/11/20 12:11: I love all salads! I will try it!
Beth 9/11/20 14:56: Arugula salads are the best! By coincidence, I've just posted a recipe that features pink peppercorns too. I think they have a wonderful flavour, and are a perfect addition to recipes both sweet and savoury.
Julie 9/11/20 15:00: I have only tasted the dried fig and never got an opportunity to taste the fresh ones, yummy salad!!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 9/11/20 17:28: A beautiful salad, Angie! Fresh figs, macadamia nuts and Parm shavings look so delicious together.
Heidi | The Frugal Girls 9/11/20 22:24: The fresh figs and macadamia nuts really transform this into a gourmet salad. It would be so fabulous served at Christmas or Thanksgiving!!
Raymund 10/11/20 22:39: Such a nice salad! figs and cheese FTW
mjskit 11/11/20 02:01: I love everything about this salad Angie. What a great blend of flavors.
tigerfish 17/11/20 21:41: This salad with peppery arugula, honey sweet figs, aromatic nutty macadamia, and savory Parmigiano-Reggiano has all dimensions covered!
Noob Cook 19/11/20 14:57: I definitely love the look and sound of this Parmesan vinaigrette. The salad looks really pretty!