A Salad Of Arugula Rocket Cherry Tomatoes And Sesame Seed Food

A SALAD OF ARUGULA (ROCKET), CHERRY TOMATOES AND SESAME SEED

Steps:

• Put the arugula and cherry tomato halves into a large bowl.
• Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Whisk all the dressing ingredients until emulsified and dress the salad.
• Toss well to coat and distribute amongst 4 salad plates.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over top.

MARINATED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes in a medium bowl with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the sugar, lemon juice, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Marinate at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
• If the marinated cherry tomatoes have released a lot of juice, pour a little off before adding the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
• Place the arugula in a salad bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the cherry tomato mixture and toss to combine. Top with the parmesan. Serve.

ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside until juicy, about 5 minutes. Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Spread the arugula on a platter. Spoon the tomatoes and their juices on top, then drizzle with more olive oil and vinegar. Top with parmesan.

SPINACH, ONION AND SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Chop onions and place in microwave-safe dish with the olive oil.
• Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes (until clear).
• Pour onion/oil mix into large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir as onions begin to caramelize.
• Add fresh spinach and cover to wilt (may have to do it in bunches to keep it managable - it will wilt quickly).
• Add seeds and seasonings.
• Simmer for 5-7 minutes to let flavors blend.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS AND SESAME SEEDS (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend the chicken broth and soy sauce with the corn starch.
• In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking.
• Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant or about 30 seconds.
• Add the asparagus and stir-fry until the asparagus turns bright green, about 1 minute.
• Add the broth mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
• Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, stir the sesame seeds over medium heat until toasted (I put mine in the microwave for a minute instead). This will take 2 to 4 minutes on the stove.
• Add the sesame oil to the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle the asparagus with the sesame seeds and serve.

ARUGULA, FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the Champagne vinegar with the minced shallots and season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Let the shallots stand in the vinegar for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a sharp, thin knife and working over another bowl, cut the kernels from the ears of white corn.
• Whisk the olive oil into the Champagne vinegar and shallots until blended. Add the arugula and toss with the dressing.
• Add the cherry tomatoes and the corn kernels and toss gently. Transfer the salad to a large platter, scatter the nasturtiums on top and serve.

SAUTEED BABY TOMATOES WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Rinse tomatoes and pat dry. Heat olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add tomatoes and stir 3 minutes. Add garlic and salt, stirring 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and spoon tomatoes into a bowl.
• Off the heat, stir arugula in hot pan just until almost wilted. Add to tomatoes and season with pepper and vinegar, stirring gently to mix. Serve warm or at room temperature.