Description
These Fig & Prosciutto Roll Ups combine the savory flavor of thick-sliced prosciutto with tangy lemon chevre, sweet fig preserves, and fresh arugula dressed in a lemony olive oil drizzle. Perfect as elegant appetizers or party snacks, they offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures in bite-sized rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
Roll Ups
- 2 packages (3 oz each) thick-sliced prosciutto
- 4 oz lemon chevre or plain chevre, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 cups arugula
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Prosciutto: Slice each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise and lay them flat on a cutting board for easy assembly.
- Spread Cheese: Using about a teaspoon of lemon chevre per slice, spread it on the rounded top part of each prosciutto slice, applying the cheese in an upward arc to facilitate wrapping.
- Add Fig Preserves: Spoon approximately half a teaspoon of fig preserves over the chevre on each slice, spreading gently to cover evenly.
- Layer Arugula: Place a few arugula leaves atop the fig preserves on each slice.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle the lemon olive oil dressing over the arugula, then sprinkle fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
- Roll Up: Carefully roll each prosciutto slice, enclosing the fillings securely. Repeat this process with all slices.
- Serve: Arrange roll ups on a platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use thick-sliced prosciutto to ensure the roll ups hold together well and provide a hearty bite.
- You can substitute lemon chevre with plain goat cheese if preferred; soften it to room temperature for easy spreading.
- Serve these roll ups immediately for optimal freshness or store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Consider adding a small skewer or toothpick if transporting to keep rolls intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
