Best 6 Arugula And Roasted Vegetable Salad With Whole Grain Croutons Recipes

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**Arugula and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Whole Grain Croutons: A Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the peppery bite of arugula, the vibrant colors of roasted vegetables, and the nutty crunch of whole grain croutons. This salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a wholesome meal or a meat-lover looking for a delightful side dish, this arugula and roasted vegetable salad with whole grain croutons is sure to impress. With the addition of a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad transforms into a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ARUGULA AND STEAK SALAD WITH FRENCH FRY CROUTONS



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Transform everything you love about classic steak frites--juicy steak and crispy fries--into a salad with arugula.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups frozen French fries (about half a 22-ounce bag)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 pound strip steak (3/4- to 1-inch thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces baby arugula (about 12 cups)

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.

WILD ARUGULA SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMESAN, AND LEMON



Wild Arugula Salad with Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, and Lemon image

Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Appetizer     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Parmesan     Lemon     Arugula     Summer     Party     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 8-ounce piece ciabatta with crust (preferably day-old)
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces arugula (preferably wild; about 10 cups packed)
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved into strips with vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub crust of bread with garlic clove. Tear bread into 1-inch pieces and place in large bowl; toss with 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle bread lightly with salt; arrange in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp around edges, about 10 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Place arugula in large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, adding more lemon juice, if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 2/3 of croutons and half of Parmesan cheese and toss. Transfer to serving bowl; scatter remaining croutons and Parmesan cheese over and serve.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED-VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WHOLE-GRAIN CROUTONS



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Croutons -- made by baking cubes of whole-grain bread -- give extra crunch to this brightly flavored salad that combines arugula, roasted fennel, golden raisins, and oranges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil, cooking spray
2 slices (1/2 inch thick) Whole-Grain Bread, cut into cubes
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large navel oranges
1/3 cup golden raisins
Olive oil, cooking spray
6 medium scallions, trimmed
1/2 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups baby arugula (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 124 g

ARUGULA-MUSTARD SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 teaspoons each whole-grain mustard and white wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons olive oil, whisking. Add 3 bunches torn arugula and1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts and toss.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED ENDIVE AND FENNEL



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Roasting endive and fennel calms the vegetables' slightly bitter flavor. Along with sweet blood oranges and dried figs, they combine well with the peppery arugula in this salad; mustard vinaigrette is tossed in.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into 8 to 12 wedges
2 Belgian endives, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 dried Black Mission figs, quartered
2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented
8 cups baby arugula, about 5 ounces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss fennel, endives, rosemary, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until fennel and endives are well browned, about 35 minutes. Discard rosemary.
  • Transfer fennel mixture to a large serving bowl. Add vinegar, mustard, remaining tablespoon oil, the figs, and orange segments. Toss well to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Just before serving, toss fennel mixture with the arugula. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

WARM ARUGULA SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS



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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Leafy Green     Bake     Sauté     Arugula     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vinaigrette
1 head of garlic
4 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 large red onions, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings, separated
Salad
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes day-old sourdough bread
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
8 cups (packed) arugula leaves (about 10 ounces)
1 cup (packed) grated smoked mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • For vinaigrette:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic in small baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake until garlic is tender, about 50 minutes. Cool. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into medium bowl. Mash with fork. Add 3/4 cup oil, shallots, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and thyme. Whisk to blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange onion rings on sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Roast until tender and brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar; toss to coat. Add onions to vinaigrette in bowl. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For salad:
  • Melt butter in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add bread cubes and rosemary and toss to combine. Transfer to oven and bake until croutons are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Place arugula in large bowl. Add cheese and toss to combine. Transfer vinaigrette to medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until hot. Pour hot dressing over arugula salad and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with croutons and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, seasonal vegetables. If you can't find arugula, you can substitute another leafy green, such as spinach or kale.
  • To roast the vegetables, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add herbs or spices, such as rosemary, thyme, or garlic powder.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly browned. The exact cooking time will vary depending on the vegetables you are using.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, make the croutons. To make the croutons, toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add herbs or spices, such as rosemary, thyme, or garlic powder.
  • Bake the croutons until they are golden brown and crispy. The exact baking time will vary depending on the size of the bread cubes.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the roasted vegetables, arugula, and croutons in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Conclusion:

This arugula and roasted vegetable salad with whole-grain croutons is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your vegetables. The roasted vegetables are tender and flavorful, and the croutons add a nice crunch. The vinaigrette dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the salad. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.

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