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Arugula Bread Salad

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive all
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
1 medium red onion, peeled, sliced Into 1/2 moons
1 Tbsp. extra virgin ol1ve all
1 clove garlic, fresh minced
4 slices rustic bread
4 cups arugula[a, washed and dried
1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, 1/4 inch thick strips
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups California green or red seedless grapes, picked from stem and rinsed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

Directions:

In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients. Place red onions in baking dish lined with foil. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. of prepared dressing and toss well. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Mix 1 Tbsp. olive oil with crushed garlic. Brush onto bread slices. Broil or grill bread for 1-2 minutes on each side until toasted. Cut bread into strips about 1/2 inch wide. Place bread, roasted onions, arugula, fennel, bell pepper, pine nuts and grapes in large bowl, and toss with remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Kristy CooperArugula Bread Salad

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