Some recipes exist to make you look like a hero with zero effort. This is one of them. You don’t even turn on the oven—just toast, spread, layer, and devour.
Fig jam brings sweetness. Prosciutto brings salty silkiness. Burrata brings creamy chaos. And arugula? That’s your peppery little conscience telling you this counts as a salad.
Ingredients
Serves 4 as an appetizer.
- 2 large flatbreads or naan breads
- ¼ cup fig jam
- 4 oz burrata cheese (or fresh mozzarella)
- 3 oz prosciutto, torn into ribbons
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Flaky salt and cracked black pepper
- Optional: fresh figs, thinly sliced (if in season)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Toast the Base
- Toast flatbreads in a toaster, dry skillet, or under the broiler until crisp and lightly charred in spots. About 2 minutes per side.
Step 2: Spread and Layer
- Spread fig jam evenly over each warm flatbread.
- Tear burrata into chunks and scatter across.
- Drape prosciutto ribbons over the cheese.
Step 3: Add Fresh Toppings
- Toss arugula with a tiny drizzle of olive oil (optional). Pile on top.
- If using fresh figs, tuck slices around the flatbread.
Step 4: Finish and Serve
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with flaky salt and cracked pepper.
- Slice and serve immediately—before someone eats the whole thing standing at the counter.
Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 appetizer servings
Difficulty: Embarrassingly Easy
Storage Notes
Don’t store assembled: Flatbread gets soggy fast. Keep components separate and assemble right before serving.
Prep ahead: Toast flatbreads and tear prosciutto hours in advance. Store flatbreads in a ziplock bag. Assemble cold or re-crisp flatbreads for 1 minute before topping.
Leftover jam: Fig jam keeps for months in the fridge. Use on toast, cheese boards, or roasted meats.
