Give Your Meal A French Flair With This Arugula Salad Recipe - Tasting Table

"It is easy to get stuck in a rut with your salads. Every night, it seems the side dish is a handful of greens, the same vinaigrette you've been making for years, and a few run-of-the-mill accoutrements. Why not mix things up and try something with a little Parisian flair? It is amazing how little effort it takes to make this French-inspired arugula salad that is overflowing with a harmonious melange of complementary flavors and textures."

"The base of the salad is baby arugula, tender and mild with just a hint of peppery kick. To dress the greens, we make a quick rosemary red wine vinaigrette in the blender, bringing a strong herbal aroma to every single bite. As for the toppings, we have sweet sliced plums, tangy, creamy chèvre, and nutty crunchy toasted almonds."

Baby arugula provides a tender, mildly peppery base for a French-inspired salad. A rosemary red wine vinaigrette is blended from olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper and emulsified before tossing with the greens. Sweet sliced plums, tangy creamy chèvre, and nutty toasted almonds top the salad. Assembly takes only a few minutes: coat the arugula with most of the dressing, divide into individual servings, then finish each portion with fruit, cheese, and almonds. The combination creates a balanced, cohesive side that elevates a dinner plate.

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