Burrata, Fig, & Arugula Salad

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine the nuts, sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake for 9 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and lightly caramelized. Let cool, then break them up into smaller pieces.

Step 3

Whisk all the wet ingredients together.

Step 4

In a bowl, toss the arugula with a little dressing, then spread out onto your serving platter.

Step 5

Quarter the figs, then nestle into the arugula.

Step 6

With your hands, rip the burrata into bite-sized pieces, then tuck in and around the arugula and figs. Sprinkle fresh mint and candied nuts over the top, then drizzle with a little more vinaigrette.