Arugula And Roasted Vegetable Salad With Whole Grain Croutons Recipes

ARUGULA AND STEAK SALAD WITH FRENCH FRY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the fries with 1 teaspoon of the paprika. Lay out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle the steak with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the steak and cook, flipping once, until brown on both sides and cooked to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board (reserve the skillet) and let rest 5 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup water and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika to the skillet and boil over medium-high heat, scraping up any brown bits, until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat stir in the mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Pour any accumulated juices into the skillet with the vinaigrette in the skillet. Toss the arugula and vinaigrette together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad, steak and French fries among 4 plates.

ROASTED VEGETABLE & ARUGULA SALAD WITH BAKED SALMON & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook millet or whole grain of choice and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Chop vegetables (butternut, beet, sweet potato, carrot and onion) and place in mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper if desired.
• Place vegetables on baking sheet and roast in oven for 25-35 minutes or until done. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
• While vegetables are roasting, place salmon filets on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake salmon at 400 degrees for 10-20 minutes depending on thickness of the fish. Feel free to prepare salmon in whatever way you desire (e.g., pan-seared then finished in oven). Set aside. Toast pecans on stove top in a dry pan, over low heat, for 5-7 minutes. Keep an eye on this so it doesn't burn.
• In a mixing bowl, combine millet with arugula and 2 T. of the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette. Add cherry tomatoes and cucumbers if you wish.
• Use any dressing of choice if you don't have the Lemon Herb prepared. Mix until everything is well-combined. Remove vegetables from oven. Set aside. Evenly distribute equal amounts of the millet salad into a bowl or plate.
• Top the millet salad with equal amounts of roasted vegetables-¾ cup.
• Finish salad with cooked salmon, 1 T. toasted and diced pecans and 1 T. of fresh goat cheese.
• Garnish salmon with drizzle of remaining Lemon Herb Vinaigrette.

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.

ROASTED VEGETABLE & ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Mist a 9 x 13-inch roasting pan with cooking spray. On 1 side of pan, place carrots and onion; place beets on other side. Mist vegetables with cooking spray. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 20 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together tea, honey, oil, vinegar, mustard, chipotle and salt. In a large bowl, add beets, carrots and onion. Pour dressing over top and gently toss to coat well. To serve, place 1 cup arugula on each of 5 plates, then top with 1 cup vegetables and ½ oz goat cheese.

ARUGULA AND GRAIN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook whole baby bella mushrooms in olive oil until light brown. Cool slightly.
• 2. Toss together mushrooms, cooked quinoa, arugula, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Add desired amount of bottled vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• 3. Top each salad with a poached eggs.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED-VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WHOLE-GRAIN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the croutons: Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on prepared sheet; coat bread with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely. Croutons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
• Squeeze juice of 1 orange into a small nonreactive saucepan. raisins. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand until raisins are plump, about 10 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
• Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange scallions, fennel, and raisins in a single layer on sheet; coat with cooking spray. Roast, flipping mixture once, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces.
• Remove peel and pith from remaining orange. Carve out flesh between membranes (you should have about 3/4 cup segments). Transfer segments to a large bowl. Add scallions, fennel, raisins, arugula, and croutons; gently toss.
• Whisk reserved juice, the vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and gently toss. Divide among 4 serving plates. Season with pepper.

ROASTED GRAPE AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Toss the grapes with 2 teaspoons olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes or until the grapes begin to burst. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the arugula to lightly dress.
• Arrange the dressed arugula on a serving platter. Top with roasted grapes, toasted almonds, goat cheese, lemon zest. sprinkle the optional hemp hearts and bee pollen over the top if using. Serve immediately.

MIXED BABY BEET SALAD WITH BLOOD ORANGES, SHAVED FENNEL, AND CHEVROT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place beets in a roasting pan. Pour over 8 cups water, red-wine vinegar, sugar, and 3 tablespoons salt. Cover with parchment-paper-lined foil and roast until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Drain beets and peel by rubbing with a kitchen towel. Cut beets in half lengthwise; set aside.
• Juice 4 blood oranges into a small pot. Place over low heat and cook until reduced by half; let cool.
• Transfer juice reduction in the jar of a blender, along with 3 red baby beets and 1/4 cup chardonnay vinegar; blend until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until emulsified; season with salt and pepper. Strain through a fine sieve into a medium bowl; set aside.
• Slice the top and bottom of remaining oranges with a paring knife. Set one of the flat sides on your work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith. Trim off any remaining pith. Holding the orange over a bowl, cut along both sides of each segment, staying close to the membrane, to release; set aside.
• Toss the fennel slices, fronds, and arugula in a large bowl along with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons chardonnay vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Divide evenly among 4 plates.
• In a large bowl toss together remaining beets, orange segments, and half of the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Evenly arrange on top of greens. Garnish with cheese and drizzle remaining vinaigrette around the perimeter of the salad.