360 ROCKET SALAD (ARUGULA)

360 Rocket Salad (Arugula) image

Provided by Cook4_6

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup walnut pieces
4 cups arugula (tightly packed)
1/2 cup gorgonzola
1 granny smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 large shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons calvados or 1 1/2 tablespoons other apple brandy

Steps:

For the Apple Cider Dressing:
Combine oil, vinegar, shallots, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in jar or bowl.
Add Calvados and shake in jar or whisk well in bowl. (Makes 1 1/4 cups).
For the Salad:
Toast walnuts on baking sheet at 350 degrees until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Combine walnuts, arugula, cheese and apple slices in large salad bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 163.3, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.1