Arugula and Almond Salad With Dried Cranberries |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Quick and easy salad that your children will enjoy making with you. Ingredients:
8 cups fresh baby arugula |
1 medium red onion, finely sliced |
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 pinch sugar |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Begin by making the vinaigrette. Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the olive oil in a thin stream while whisking until vinaigrette is emulsified.
2. Now prepare the salad. In a large bowl, toss the arugula, sliced red onion, toasted almonds and cranberries. Dress with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to coat everything. Divide amongst plates and serve immediately.
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