Arugula

Arugula has been documented as an aphrodisiac since the first century A.D. This ingredient was added to grated orchid bulbs, and parsnips and also combined with pine nuts and pistachios. Arugula greens are frequently used in salads.


Fig and Arugula Salad

I chose this salad because it not only has one but two aphrodisiacs, arugula and figs. The sweetness of the figs, and the peppery arugula are a match made in heaven. Whip this sexy salad up for your man as an appetizer before the main course.


Ingredients

4 cupsarugula

 

8fresh figs, quartered

 

1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese

 

2 tablespoonstoasted pine nuts

 

2 tablespoonshoney

 

2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

 

Directions

 

Toss arugula, figs, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts together in a large bowl.

Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over salad before serving.