Best Arugula Salad With Bacon And Pecans Recipes

Arugula Salad With Bacon and Pecans - the Neelys image

Provided by 2bizzy

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces baby arugula, well washed
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 seedless cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Dressing: Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Adjust seasonings with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a tightly sealed container.
Salad: Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl. Drizzle desired amount of dressing just before serving and toss. Reseason with salt and pepper, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 307.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 6.5

Arugula Salad With Bacon, Dates, Almonds and Parmesan image

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices bacon (Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings)
8 cups arugula (or substitute mixed greens)
8 dates (such as Medjool, pitted and sliced lengthwise)
1/4 cup toasted almond (1 ounce, roughly chopped)
2 ounces parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup, cut into small pieces or slivers)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the arugula, dates, almonds, and Parmesan; set aside.
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Carefully pour 2 tablespoons of the warm drippings into a small bowl. Add the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and oil; whisk until combined.
Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the salad and toss.
Divide among plates and top with crumbled bacon.