Arugula Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

ARUGULA SALAD AND ULTIMATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar, oil, sugar, honey and salt and pepper in a jar and shake to emulsify.
• Toss arugula with vinaigrette, to taste.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons each low-fat buttermilk and reduced-fat sour cream, and 1 tablespoon each cider vinegar and chopped chives. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
• Toss 3 bunches (13 ounces total) arugula, well rinsed and stems trimmed, with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Divide evenly among 6 plates; top with Buttermilk Onion Rings, if desired.

BEET-ARUGULA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange arugula on a serving platter. Top with sliced beets and mandarin oranges.
• In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and blue cheese. Mix until blended and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture over salad and serve.

SPRING LAYERED SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss the onions with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and cold water and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. (The onions will turn bright pink.) Strain.
• Meanwhile, set up a steamer in a pot of simmering water. Add the asparagus, and steam until bright green and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove, spread out on a baking sheet and let cool.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
• Using a straight-sided 3-quart tall glass bowl for 1 large salad or four 16-ounce wide-mouth glass jars with lids for 4 individual salads, make a first layer with half the arugula, then add the following in separate layers: the radishes, half the broccoli, the snap peas, the pickled red onion, the remaining arugula, the remaining broccoli, and the asparagus and egg. Sprinkle the top with the almonds. (The salad can be put together, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.)
• If making 1 salad, just before serving, transfer it to a large bowl, toss with about half the dressing and season with salt and pepper. If making 4 salads, add dressing to each jar, season with salt and pepper, cover with the lid and shake to coat. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH LA TUR DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place prosciutto on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook until crisp, turning once, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a blender, combine La Tur, buttermilk, olive oil, vinegar and 2 tablespoons water and purée until very smooth. Add a bit more water if needed to reach a pourable consistency. Season to taste with salt.
• Mound the arugula on 4 salad plates. Divide figs and prosciutto evenly among plates and drizzle with dressing.