Rocket, Grape, and Almond Salad with Saba Vinaigrette

Ingredients for Rocket, Grape, and Almond Salad with Saba Vinaigrette

• 230g seedless red or purple grapes

• 1 cucchiaio di scalogno tritato

• 1 tablespoon (or more) Sherry vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning

• 60ml olio extravergine di oliva

• 1 tablespoon saba or aged balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzling

• Pepe nero macinato fresco

• 230g rocket (about 8 cups)

• 110g Roncal, Manchego, or Pecorino cheese, shaved with a peeler

• 110g salted, roasted Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped

• Ingredient info: Saba is available at specialty foods stores and ilmercatoitaliano.net. Marcona almonds can be found at natural and specialty foods stores and latienda.com.

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 purée. Stir in shallot, 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoons 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: Vinaigrette and halved grapes can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill vinaigrette and grapes separately. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before continuing.

Combine rocket 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.

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