Arugula Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes And Red Onion Recipes

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FENNEL, RADISHES, RED ONION AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• With the side of a sharp heavy knife, or with a mortar and pestle, crush the fennel seed, coriander seed and peppercorns. Put the julienned fennel bulb, red onion and sliced radishes in a bowl and mix with half the spices. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, a dash of balsamic and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Wash and dry the tiny heirloom tomatoes and add to the fennel mix, with the minced shallot and the basil. Adjust the seasoning again, adding more ground spices to taste. Toss together and chill.
• Cut the yellow and red beefsteak tomatoes into 8 wedges each. Season with salt, pepper and a little olive oil. Set aside.
• Toss the arugula with a little olive oil and place on a large platter. Transfer the fennel and tomato salad and all of its juices to the middle of the bed of arugula. Arrange the yellow and red beefsteak wedges around the salad. Sprinkle minced garlic chives over the whole salad. Garnish with double basil sprigs.
• If using the baguette, cut into small slices, toast them if desired and arrange as a border around the salad.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and oil in a bowl until emulsified. Put arugula, tomatoes, peperoncini, olives, and onion into another bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Season with the salt and pepper.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange on salad plates in an overlapping fashion forming a ring, alternating colors as you go.
• Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with some of the olive oil and balsamic (reserve some for the arugula).
• Press wheels of goat cheese into the chopped pistachios, covering both sides.
• Place arugula into a small bowl and toss gently with olive oil, juice of the lemon, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
• Place approximately one cup of the arugula salad into the center of the tomatoes.
• Top arugula with pistachio goat cheese.
• Garnish with one half cherry tomato, if desired.

ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Pick over the arugula leaves and discard any tough stems. Rinse and drain the leaves well. Pat them dry. Place the arugula, tomatoes, onion and parsley in a salad bowl.
• Place the vinegar in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper. Start beating while gradually adding the oil. Pour the sauce over the salad, toss and blend well.