Arugula Salad with Grilled Red Plums
Ingredients
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup diced dried apricots
- 3 ripe red plums pitted and sliced into 1/6ths
_For the Vinaigrette_
- 1 shallot peeled, and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette. Process until shallot is completely pureed. Pour into a mason jar to save for later.
- Preheat a cast iron grill pan to high heat.
- Place plum pieces on the grill pan in a diagonal pattern and sear for 1-2 minutes, or until black grill marks are evident. Flip and repeat on the opposite side. (Note- I had to do this in 2 batches for all the plums).
- Set plums aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the arugula and about half of the dressing. Toss to coat. Sample the greens and add more dressing, to taste.
- Plate onto 4 separate salad places. Evenly distribute the almonds, feta, and dried apricots between the salads.
- Arrange 5 plum pieces around each plate in a star pattern.
- Serve immediately.