Sunday, September 13, 2009

Simple Arugula Salad

This simple salad is a great, light accompaniment to any bistro-style meal. I served it alongside a zucchini and goat cheese frittata and it was divine!

simple arugula salad
Simple Arugula Salad
from www.williams-sonoma.com

Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, minced to a paste
pinch of lemon zest
juice of 1/2 lemon
pinch of dry mustard
1 TBSP white wine vinegar
pinch of sugar
1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 TBSP olive oil
5 oz. arugula

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, sugar, the 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly. Adjust the seasonings with salt.

2. In a salad bowl, combine the arugula and the vinaigrette and toss well. Serve immediately. Serves 8 to 10.