Arugula And Apple Soup With Toasted Walnuts Food

APPLE PECAN ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet.
• Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
• While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl.
• Prepare dressing in a mixing bowl or mason jar by adding all ingredients and whisking or shaking vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
• Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves two as an entrée and 4 as a side (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering default number of servings).
• Store leftovers (dressing separate from salad) covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days (though best when fresh). Dressing should keep at room temperature for 2-3 days when well sealed.

ARUGULA WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon each olive oil, lemon juice and honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add 8 cups baby arugula,1 chopped apple, 1/3 cup each chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds; toss.

ARUGULA, TOASTED WALNUT AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH RED WINE/SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush them with honey. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Slice the pears lengthwise into half-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and shallots. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Plate salad individually with pear slices and toasted walnuts sprinkled on top.

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
• Add arugula and pears to bowl; toss to coat.
• Place about 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.