Arugula Salad with Grilled Apricots and Pistachios

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups wild arugula, washed and spun dry
  • Scant 1/4 cup pistachios, lightly toasted and chopped
  • ½ cup almonds, slivered
  • 1 tbsp. basil leaves, slivered and chopped
  • 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 8 small or 6 large ripe apricots

Instructions
 

  • Heat a griddle, over a hot grill or burner, or pre-heat an indoor grill.
  • in a large bowl, combine arugula, half the pistachios, almonds and basil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, salt and pepper and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Cut apricots in half and remove pits.
  • Brush cut side with remaining olive oil.
  • Grill for about 2 minutes on the cut side, until seared but intact.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Toss together arugula mixture, dressing and half the apricots.
  • Arrange on a platter.
  • To serve, arrange the remaining apricots, cheese and remaining pistachios over the top.
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