Arugula Salad with Oranges and Figs

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salad:
• 1 (5-ounce) package arugula
• 5 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/2c. - 1c. chopped figs
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk.

2. To prepare salad, combine arugula and three-fourths of dressing in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange about 1/2 cup arugula mixture on each of 10 salad plates; arrange orange slices and figs evenly over salads. Drizzle remaining one-fourth of dressing evenly over salads. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and additional black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately. Or just toss in a big bowl and serve :)