Arugula, Grape, and Almond Salad with Saba Vinaigrette
A sophisticated salad combining peppery arugula, sweet grapes, and crunchy Marcona almonds, dressed with a grape-infused saba vinaigrette and topped with shaved aged cheese. The perfect balance of sweet, sharp, and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
- •½ pound seedless red or purple grapes
- •1 tablespoon minced shallot
- •1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 tablespoon saba or aged balsamic vinegar
- •to taste black pepper
- •½ pound arugula
- •¼ pound Roncal, Manchego, or Pecorino cheese
- •¾ cup salted roasted Marcona almonds
- •Ingredient info
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Finely chop 7 grapes; transfer to a small bowl. Cut remaining grapes in half; transfer to another small bowl and set aside. Using a fork, mash chopped grapes in bowl into a purée. Stir in shallot, 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in oil and 1 tablespoon saba. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt, pepper, and more Sherry vinegar, if desired. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette and halved grapes can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill vinaigrette and grapes separately. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before continuing.
15 min
- 2.
Combine arugula and halved grapes in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Toss salad to coat. Arrange salad on chilled dinner plates, dividing evenly. Scatter cheese and almonds over. Drizzle salads with more saba.
10 min