Arugula, Grape, And Almond Salad With Saba Vinaigrette
- 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
- 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 puree. 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:
- 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.
red, shallot, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, arugula, roncal, marcona almonds
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-grape-and-almond-salad-with-saba-vinaigrette-51123120 (may not work)