ARUGULA AND ROASTED-VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WHOLE-GRAIN CROUTONS

Arugula and Roasted-Vegetable Salad With Whole-Grain Croutons image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Olive oil, cooking spray
2 slices (1/2 inch thick) Whole-Grain Bread, cut into cubes
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large navel oranges
1/3 cup golden raisins
Olive oil, cooking spray
6 medium scallions, trimmed
1/2 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups baby arugula (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the croutons: Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on prepared sheet; coat bread with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely. Croutons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
Squeeze juice of 1 orange into a small nonreactive saucepan. raisins. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand until raisins are plump, about 10 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange scallions, fennel, and raisins in a single layer on sheet; coat with cooking spray. Roast, flipping mixture once, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces.
Remove peel and pith from remaining orange. Carve out flesh between membranes (you should have about 3/4 cup segments). Transfer segments to a large bowl. Add scallions, fennel, raisins, arugula, and croutons; gently toss.
Whisk reserved juice, the vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and gently toss. Divide among 4 serving plates. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 124 g