Best Fig And Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad Recipes

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ARUGULA-FIG SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA



Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola image

This easy, low-carb fig salad with creamy Gorgonzola and peppery arugula is a beautiful and elegant dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a summer salad. Makes for easy summer entertaining if you prep everything in advance and assemble just before serving. I didn't feel the need to toss this salad as I was afraid of damaging the gorgeous figs.

Provided by Anastasia

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange blossom water, or more to taste
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 cups baby arugula
4 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes
¼ cup crushed pistachios
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
  • Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

FIG AND COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Fig And Couscous Salad Recipe by Tasty image

This hearty fig and couscous salad is a perfect side for holiday dinner or an easy-to-pack lunch. The warm couscous pairs nicely with the fresh fig and white wine vinaigrette. Your friends will rave about this salad.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small shallot, minced
½ cup cold water
2 garlics
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon caper, drained and minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups couscous, warm
8 black mission figs, cut into eighths
¾ cup dried yellow apricot, halved
¾ cup green olives, such as Calvestrano, pitted and halved
½ cup fresh parsley, loosely packed, minced
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the shallot and cold water. Set aside while you prepare the dressing .
  • Place the garlic cloves on a cutting board and smash with the side of a knife. Sprinkle with the salt. With the blade edge of the knife facing away from you and nearly parallel to the cutting board, begin pressing against the garlic to create a paste with the salt.
  • Add the garlic paste, capers, oregano, and white wine vinegar to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Starting with a few drops and steadily increasing the stream, slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until the dressing is thickened and emulsified.
  • Drain the shallots, then mix into the dressing.
  • Make the salad: Add the couscous to a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat. Gently fold in the figs, apricots, olives, and parsley. Dress with 1-2 more tablespoons of dressing and toss to coat.
  • Just before serving, fold in the almonds. Serve with the remaining dressing alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 14 grams

FIG AND GORGONZOLA ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD



Fig and Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad image

The classic flavor combo of figs and Gorgonzola cheese comes together in a delicious couscous salad. Make sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar, as it makes all the difference here!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups water
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
7 ounces dried figs, stems removed and finely chopped
⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts
4 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until couscous is cooked and water is fully absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add dried figs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, and cook until mixture thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour fig mixture over cooked couscous and stir to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of crumbled Gorgonzola and the toasted walnuts to the couscous; toss to combine.
  • Divide spinach between four serving dishes. Top each with equal amounts of fig and couscous mixture. Top each salad with additional Gorgonzola crumbles, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 361.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

FIG AND GORGONZOLA ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD



Fig and Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad image

The classic flavor combo of figs and Gorgonzola cheese comes together in a delicious couscous salad. Make sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar, as it makes all the difference here!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups water
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
7 ounces dried figs, stems removed and finely chopped
⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts
4 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until couscous is cooked and water is fully absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add dried figs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, and cook until mixture thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour fig mixture over cooked couscous and stir to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of crumbled Gorgonzola and the toasted walnuts to the couscous; toss to combine.
  • Divide spinach between four serving dishes. Top each with equal amounts of fig and couscous mixture. Top each salad with additional Gorgonzola crumbles, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 361.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

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