ARUGULA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Arugula Salad With Balsamic Dressing image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cold water
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 pound arugula leaves
3/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
2 hard-cooked eggs
Garlic croutons (see recipe) coarsely chopped

Steps:

Put mustard in a small mixing bowl and add vinegar. Beat to a thin paste. Add garlic, salt, pepper and water. Blend well.
Beat the mixture vigorously while adding the oil.
Rinse arugula thoroughly and pat leaves dry. There should be about 8 cups. Put in a mixing bowl.
Add onion and eggs and pour the dressing over all. Toss to blend well and add croutons

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams