Arugula And Radicchio Salad With Sesame Scallion Vinaigrette Food

ARUGULA SALAD AND ULTIMATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar, oil, sugar, honey and salt and pepper in a jar and shake to emulsify.
• Toss arugula with vinaigrette, to taste.

RADICCHIO, ENDIVE AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH A CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Slice the head of radicchio into thin slices. Cut endive into rounds. Remove stems from arugula. Wash under cold water and spin dry.
• In a large bowl toss all the greens together. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with Citrus Vinaigrette (see recipe below).
• In a small bowl combine juices and mustard. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Yield: about 1/2 cup dressing

ARUGULA AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, puree the hazelnuts with the vinegars. Add the Gorgonzola and puree for 1 minute. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Wash arugula, pat dry, and separate leaves of radicchio. Break leaves into bitesized pieces.
• Just before serving, toss salad greens in a bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat leaves.

ARUGULA, RADICCHIO AND PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the arugula, radicchio and endive in a medium bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the salad to moisten. With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards on top of the salad. Toss gently and serve immediately.

RADICCHIO, PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• For the croutons: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the bread on each side with olive oil. Grill until grill-marked and golden, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Cool slightly and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, wine, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the raddichio, arugula, pear slices, walnuts and croutons in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan on top and serve.

ARUGULA AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH SESAME-SCALLION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook sesame seeds, stirring, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Mince scallion and in a small bowl whisk together with sesame seeds, remaining tablespoon oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Tear radicchio into bite-size pieces and in a bowl toss together with arugula and vinaigrette.

ARUGULA, ENDIVE, AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• Discard coarse stems from arugula. Thinly slice radicchio and cut endives crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl toss greens with vinaigrette until coated well.

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.