ARUGULA SALAD WITH AGED GOUDA, SAVORY PRALINE, AND WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD DRESSING

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Arugula Salad with Aged Gouda, Savory Praline, and Whole-Grain Mustard Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more, to taste
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups loosely packed arugula
3/4 cup coarsely grated aged Gouda, Manchego, Asiago, or Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • To make the praline, lightly oil a large baking sheet. Toss the pecans with the salt and cayenne in a small bowl. Place the sugar in a heavy skillet or saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the sugar starts to melt. Stop stirring and continue cooking, swirling the skillet or pan often, until the sugar cooks to a dark golden caramel. Add the pecan mixture and carefully stir to coat the nuts with caramel. Pour onto the baking sheet and spread evenly with a knife. Cool completely. Crack the praline into pieces, then finely chop on a cutting board.
  • To prepare the dressing, whisk the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing.
  • Arrange the arugula in the center of a large serving bowl. Sprinkle on the cheese, cherries, and praline. Toss with just enough of the dressing to thoroughly coat the leaves.

Kinfederege Kinfederege
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens.


Aayush Bipin
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I love the crunch of the praline in this salad.


Mikyas Amenu
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Mad Gremlin
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Immah Owuor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste.


ana marin
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The arugula is peppery, the gouda is nutty, and the praline is sweet and crunchy. The dressing is also very good.


adzator mawuli
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The dressing was amazing! I could drink it straight. The salad was also very good, but the dressing really made it.


Rifleman Phame
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This was a delicious and easy salad to make. I used a store-bought dressing, but I'm sure the homemade one would be even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Vortex Films
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I'm not usually a fan of arugula, but this salad changed my mind. The aged gouda and savory praline were the perfect complements to the peppery greens. I'll be making this again soon!


Tayviona Calloway
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.