The holidays are almost over and we’re all looking forward to the day when there are no more tins of cookies and brownies and sweets lying around the house. It’s quite possibly the one time of year in which we are so tired of desserts, we never crave them. We actually crave light, fresh fare! So to help ease the transition from the nonstop butter attack to a healthier lunch or dinner item, feast on this delicious salad! It’s savory, slightly sweet with figs (I admit, it’s hard to stop sweets cold turkey – start with some dried fruit) and a little salty with the prosciutto. Perfect combo. Happy New Year!

Ingredients
Source: Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated
2 oz. sliced prosciutto, shredded into ribbons
1/2 cup dried figs, quartered
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 oz. Parmesan cheese shavings
5 oz. (8 cups) arugula
raspberry vinaigrette, to taste

Directions
1. Place arugula in salad bowl. Sprinkle the rest of the ingredients into the bowl. Mix with dressing and serve.

Voila!