Total time: 20 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

This salad can double as a party appetizer platter of extravagant flavors that look and taste luxurious, thanks to the dark and decadent dressing of balsamic glaze. As a time saver, we call for a store-bought glaze, but you can always make your own by reducing balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until it's syrupy. Store-bought versions often include added sugar. Fennel and figs are a natural pair, combining the slightly licorice flavor of the vegetable with the sweet, almost maple syrup-like sweetness of the fruit. This platter is really chock full of a range of flavors, with bitter arugula, earthy prosciutto and tangy goat cheese adding to the mix. This dish is great as a party opener or served as a side salad to an Italian-inspired meal of roasted meats, a simple pizza, or a pasta that doesn't involve cheese.