VEGETABLE TOP SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING

Vegetable Top Salad with Walnut Dressing image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnut halves
2 teaspoons Cognac
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup arugula
3 cups vegetable tops, trimmed of stems, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino cheese

Steps:

Make the dressing: Place the walnuts inside a ziptop bag. Use a rolling pin to lightly crush the walnuts into smaller pieces inside the bag. In a large bowl, whisk the walnuts, Cognac, pepper flakes and red wine vinegar with a generous pinch salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste for seasoning.
Make the salad: Pour the dressing over the greens and toss to coat. Drizzle honey in the bottom of a serving bowl. Add the greens. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Serve immediately.