Quince Manchego And Arugula Salad Recipes

QUINCE, MANCHEGO AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the arugula with olive oil and season with sea salt.
• Divide the arugula onto 6 small plates.
• Place a slice of quince paste on top of each plate.
• Sprinkle each plate with cheese.
• Season with pepper.

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.

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.