Arugula Salad With Manchego Apples And Caramelized Walnuts October Food

ARUGULA SALAD WITH MANCHEGO, APPLES, AND CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Boil balsamic vinegar in small saucepan over medium-high heat until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 4 minutes.
• Whisk oil and Champagne vinegar in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature. Rewarm balsamic syrup before using. Rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
• Toss arugula, apples, half of cheese, dates, walnuts, and shallots in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
• Mound salad in center of each plate. Drizzle balsamic syrup around salads. Sprinkle remaining cheese atop salads.

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 SALAD WITH SHAVED MANCHEGO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk honey and vinegar until combined. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Add arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave the Manchego; add half to the bowl, and toss to combine. Divide among 4 serving plates; top with remaining Manchego. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED MANCHEGO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk honey and vinegar until combined. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Add arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and almonds to the dressing.
• Lightly toss.
• Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave the Manchego; add half to the bowl, and toss to combine.
• Divide among four serving or salad plates; top with remaining Manchego.
• Serve immediately.