SIMPLE ARUGULA SALAD

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Arugula is not for everyone - it has a bit of a bite! This salad pairs peppery arugula with sweet peaches and the tang of cheddar cheese. It is finished off with a very simple red wine vinaigrette (you'll have extra for another use). From "Real Simple" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup pecans
6 cups baby arugula
1 peach, sliced
2 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, diced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; on a rimmed baking sheet, toast pecans, tossing once, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Let cool and chop pecans; set aside.
  • In a serving bowl, toss together arugula, sliced peach, and cheddar.
  • Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients OR place them in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and give them a good shake.
  • Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the vinaigrette over salad and scatter pecans on top; toss to combine.
  • Serve with additional vinaigrette, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 329.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.3

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