Arugula Mozzarella Roasted Red Pepper And Mint Salad Recipes

SWEET CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread the almonds on a baking pan and bake until lightly toasted, about 6 minutes; let cool.
• Heat the cumin and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat until fragrant. Add the corn and saute until bright yellow, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, chile, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to combine.
• Toss the arugula in a large bowl with the corn, red peppers and vinaigrette. Top with the almonds and serve.

ARUGULA AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl toss together arugula and red pepper and onion. In empty 16 oz. jar combine garlic, vinegar, mustard and olive oil. Secure lid and shake until well mixed. Drizzle over salad and toss well. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED TOMATO, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add the tomatoes to a shallow 2-quart casserole dish in a single layer.
• Toss the tomatoes with the oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Make sure the tomatoes are cut side up after tossing. Roast until the tomatoes are extremely tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove them from the oven and keep warm.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the arugula, mozzarella balls, basil and the warm tomatoes along with any juices from the dish. Drizzle with some good balsamic and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

ARUGULA AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• In a mortar or spice grinder, coarsely grind the fennel seeds. In a small bowl, whisk the ground fennel with the red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper.
• Gradually add the olive oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. In a bowl, toss the lettuce with the arugula and mint.
• Add the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve.