Sunday, July 6, 2008

Arugala Brushetta Salad

I realize my title probably makes no sense but thats what it is arugala brushetta salad. I made this for father's day and it turned out insanely awesome. I had 2/3 total fresh ingredients which just made it even more spectacular. So here it goes,

Arugala Brushetta Salad
1 french loaf, sliced 1/4"-1/2" thick
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 finely chopped shallot
1 small clove, finely chopped
1/4 olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped oregano
1 tbsp parsely
3 tbsp sweet basil
2 cups tomatoes, cut in a fine dice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper or to taste
5 tomatoes, sliced fairly thin
salt/ pepper
4-6 cups arugala
2 oz chunk parmesan
2 oz fresh mozzarella

For the vinegrette:
In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, shallots, and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to form an emulsion. Add chopped herbs and stir in the diced tomatoes. Mix well. Season with salt & pepper.

Toast the slices of french bread topped with 1 thin tomato slice.

To arrange: Place the toasted french loak slices with the tomato slice on a large plate, overlapping slightly. Toss the arugala with the vinegrette. Arrange arugala on top of the loaf slices and season with salt and pepper. Add shavings of parmesan and chunks of mozzarella.

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