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Arugula, Grape, and Almond Salad with Saba Vinaigrette

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Arugula, Grape, and Almond Salad with Saba Vinaigrette Michael Graydon and Nicole Herriott

Grapes appear here in three forms: crushed and whisked into the vinaigrette, halved and tossed with arugula, and aged in saba, a balsamic-like syrup made from grape must.

Ingredients

Makes 8 to 10 servings

1/2 pound seedless red or purple grapes
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon (or more) Sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon saba or aged balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound arugula (about 8 cups)
1/4 pound Roncal, Manchego, or Pecorino cheese, shaved with a peeler
3/4 cup salted, roasted Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped
Ingredient info: Saba is available at specialty foods stores and ilmercatoitaliano.net. Marcona almonds can be found at natural and specialty foods stores and latienda.com.

  1. Step 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.

    Step 2

    结合芝麻菜和一半的葡萄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.

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  • This is a delicious and simple recipe that wows foodie friends. 4 stars.

    • Anonymous

    • 4/14/2019

  • This is a very nice, simple vinaigrette. Agree with previous reviewer -- a little more saba or red wine vinegar. It has become a go-to dressing.

    • dai11

    • 7/26/2017

  • Love. Maybe a little more saba or red wine vinegar than the recipe calls for (but it does say to taste!). This (minus the marconas since they can be hard to get here) is now a staple in the rotation.

    • dai11

    • 6/25/2017

  • Very good - couldn't find saba either so used a flavored balsamic.

    • mtnmeye

    • Denver

    • 6/8/2016

  • I have made this several times without the saba, but I used a very good balsamic vinegar. The grape dressing is delicious and the flavors of roasted almonds, arugula, grapes, and parmesan or Romano or machega (which I don't personally like) blend superbly.

    • hehosch

    • San Diego,CA

    • 1/6/2015

  • this delicious salad I made it with feta goat cheesse, and the dressing I didnt have the saba vinaigrette so I used apple vinaigrette and it was splendid! too!

    • Lilisept17

    • Costa Rica

    • 11/20/2013

  • I made this salad for Christmas with Ham and mash potatoes and it was the hit of the night. I made a large bowl and my guests left it completely clean. The Saba is a little pricey but totally worth it. I didn't find Marcona almonds so I used regular almonds, but toasted them in the oven with olive oil and salt. Yummy and easy to make.

    • Pokemonika

    • Stowe, VT

    • 12/30/2012

  • Loved the lightness with all the Thanksgivings sides

    • Anonymous

    • 11/23/2012

  • Just tried this recipe, used a well aged balsamic and went with the manchego, because of its nutty flavor. We drizzled the final setting of the salad with a cream di balssamico that we have in our pantry. Loved it and are considering using it as our Thanksgiving 2012 salad.

    • Anonymous

    • Denver, CO

    • 11/18/2012

  • good but not outstanding. i used the balsamic and manchego. prob make it again but w. a different dressing

    • Anonymous

    • fl

    • 11/10/2012

Tags Salad Salad Dressing Italian European Grape Fruit Arugula Leafy Greens Vegetable Manchego Cheese Dairy Almond Nut Starter Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy Quick Make Ahead Weeknight Meals 30 Minutes or Less No-Cook Bon Appétit

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