Lunch
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese
Sweet figs cradle tangy blue cheese, then wrap in silky prosciutto that crisps around the edges. Served over peppery arugula with a light golden balsamic drizzle, each bite balances rich, salty, and sweet flavors.
- Total
- 15 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 221
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 27g
- Fat
- 11g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 22g
- Sodium
- 572mg
Ingredients
- 8 large figs
- 1/4 cup blue cheese ((2 ounces) crumbled)
- 4 thin strips prosciutto (cut in half lengthwise (2 ounces total))
- 6 cup baby arugula
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp golden balsamic vinegar
- pinch salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Divide and arrange arugula on 4 salad plates or one platter.
- Starting at the stem end, cut figs in half nearly through but leave the blossom end in tact.
- Press 1/2 tablespoon cheese in the center then press halves back together. Wrap each fig with prosciutto half and secure with a toothpick.
- GRILL: Preheat the grill to high heat, grill 5 minutes turning often until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- AIR FRYER: Preheat the air fryer 400F 3 minutes. Air fry the figs 5 to 6 minutes, until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Place figs over arugula and drizzle with vinaigrette.