Warm Arugula Salad With Garlic Croutons Recipes

ARUGULA AND STEAK SALAD WITH FRENCH FRY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the fries with 1 teaspoon of the paprika. Lay out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle the steak with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the steak and cook, flipping once, until brown on both sides and cooked to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board (reserve the skillet) and let rest 5 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup water and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika to the skillet and boil over medium-high heat, scraping up any brown bits, until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat stir in the mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Pour any accumulated juices into the skillet with the vinaigrette in the skillet. Toss the arugula and vinaigrette together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad, steak and French fries among 4 plates.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED-VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WHOLE-GRAIN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the croutons: Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on prepared sheet; coat bread with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely. Croutons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
• Squeeze juice of 1 orange into a small nonreactive saucepan. raisins. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand until raisins are plump, about 10 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
• Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange scallions, fennel, and raisins in a single layer on sheet; coat with cooking spray. Roast, flipping mixture once, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces.
• Remove peel and pith from remaining orange. Carve out flesh between membranes (you should have about 3/4 cup segments). Transfer segments to a large bowl. Add scallions, fennel, raisins, arugula, and croutons; gently toss.
• Whisk reserved juice, the vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and gently toss. Divide among 4 serving plates. Season with pepper.