Arugula Salad With Bacon Dates Almonds And Parmesan Recipes

ARUGULA SALAD WITH BACON, DATES, ALMONDS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the arugula, dates, almonds, and Parmesan; set aside.
• Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Carefully pour 2 tablespoons of the warm drippings into a small bowl. Add the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and oil; whisk until combined.
• Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the salad and toss.
• Divide among plates and top with crumbled bacon.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the arugula, raisins and almonds. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates; top with cheese.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH BACON AND PECANS

Steps:

• Dressing: Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Adjust the seasonings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to 4 days, in a tightly sealed container.
• Salad: Add all the ingredients to a large salad bowl. Drizzle on desired amount of dressing just before serving and toss. Re-season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chopped slab bacon on mediumhigh until done. Pile atop arugula; add shaved pecorino and toasted nuts (like hazelnuts). In a jar, add warm bacon grease (plus olive oil if needed), a little balsamic and lots of lemon juice; shake and pour on top.

ARUGULA, PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette first. Combine the ingredients in a blender. Blend until emulsified and frothy.
• Toss salad ingredients together and dress with Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• If the arugula has roots attached, cut them off. Fill the sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin-dry the leaves and place them in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
• With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the arugula.