Arugula Salad With Fried Gorgonzola Food

ARUGULA-FIG SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
• Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH FRIED GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Blend the Gorgonzola cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the work bowl occasionally. Break the egg into a shallow dish and beat lightly to blend; put the bread crumbs in a second shallow dish. Using 1 rounded teaspoon of cheese for each, form the cheese into eighteen 1-inch balls. Working in batches, coat the balls with the beaten egg then with the bread crumbs. Arrange the balls on a small baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the 1/3 cup of oil. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, add the balls to the hot oil and fry just until golden brown, about 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried balls to paper towels to drain.
• Toss the arugula in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat the leaves. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. Mound the salad on plates and top each serving with a few of the hot fried Gorgonzola balls. Serve immediately.

APPLE-ARUGULA SALAD WITH CALVADOS

Steps:

• Combine the egg yolk, lemon juice and salt in a blender jar. Process on low speed just until blended. With the motor running on low speed, drizzle in the oil in a slow, steady stream. Fold in the honey and Calvados to taste.
• Peel and core the apples, then cut them into small dice. Trim the ends off the celery and cut the stalks into small dice as well. Place both in a bowl with the walnuts. Spoon enough dressing over the mixture to coat all the components.
• Trim the tough ends off the arugula. Wash the leaves well and dry in a salad spinner. Arrange them in a shallow salad bowl. Spoon the apple mixture into the center. Sprinkle the cheese around the edge.
• Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH GRAPES, FENNEL, GORGONZOLA, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Whisk jam, vinegar, oil, shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Toss fennel with vinaigrette; let stand 15 minutes.
• Add arugula, fennel fronds, and grapes; toss and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Top with gorgonzola and pecans.

GREEN SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Put arugula, lamb's lettuce, endive and radicchio in a salad bowl.
• Put mustard in a small mixing bowl. Add shallots, basil and red-wine vinegar. Stir with a whisk while adding oil gradually. Add salt and pepper.
• Pour salad dressing over the greens and toss.
• Divide greens into 6 equal portions and serve on salad plates. Arrange two Gorgonzola fritters on each.

WARM ARUGULA SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic in small baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake until garlic is tender, about 50 minutes. Cool. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into medium bowl. Mash with fork. Add 3/4 cup oil, shallots, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and thyme. Whisk to blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange onion rings on sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Roast until tender and brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar; toss to coat. Add onions to vinaigrette in bowl. Maintain oven temperature.
• For salad:
• Melt butter in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add bread cubes and rosemary and toss to combine. Transfer to oven and bake until croutons are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Place arugula in large bowl. Add cheese and toss to combine. Transfer vinaigrette to medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until hot. Pour hot dressing over arugula salad and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with croutons and serve.