Arugula Cherry Tomato Salad with Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette
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Serve this light and scrumptious salad with any your favorite main dish, or can be a great accompaniment for BBQ!
Ingredients
| Balsamic shallot vinaigrette: | |||
| 1 | each |
shallots
minced |
* |
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced, or to taste |
|
| 3 ½ | tablespoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground pepper, to taste |
* |
| Salad: | |||
| 1 | pound |
arugula (roquette)
rinsed and drain well |
|
| 1 | cup |
cherry tomatoes
halved |
|
| 1 | cup |
carrots
shredded |
|
Directions
For the vinaigrette:
In a bowl whisk together minced garlic, shallot, and vinegar and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
Vinaigrette may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and whisk well before using, season with salt and pepper.
For the salad:
In a bowl toss together arugula, tomatoes, and carrot.
Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 140g (4.9 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 10570% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g
13%
Saturated Fat 1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 38mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars g
Protein
5g
Vitamin A 113%
•
Vitamin C 28%
Calcium 13%
•
Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
