Simple Arugula Salad

Arugula is not for everyone - it has a bit of a bite! This salad pairs peppery arugula with sweet peaches and the tang of cheddar cheese. It is finished off with a very simple red wine vinaigrette (you'll have extra for another use). From "Real Simple" magazine.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1⁄4 cup pecans
• 6  cups baby arugula
• 1  peach, sliced
• 2  ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, diced

• Red Wine Vinaigrette

• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; on a rimmed baking sheet, toast pecans, tossing once, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Let cool and chop pecans; set aside.
3. In a serving bowl, toss together arugula, sliced peach, and cheddar.
4. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients OR place them in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and give them a good shake.
5. Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the vinaigrette over salad and scatter pecans on top; toss to combine.
6. Serve with additional vinaigrette, if desired.