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Arugula Salad with Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

4.4

(42)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

For garlic balsamic vinaigrette

2 garlic cloves, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 bunches arugula (about 1 pound total)
1 pint vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
1 carrot, shredded

Preparation

  1. Make vinaigrette:

    Step 1

    Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt. In a bowl whisk together garlic paste, shallot, and vinegar and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Vinaigrette may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and whisk well before using.

  2. Step 2

    Trim arugula and tear leaves in half. In a bowl toss together arugula, tomatoes, and carrot.

  3. Step 3

    Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss with salt and pepper to taste.

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