Arugula Salad With Fennel, Oranges and Pecorino Romano
This sophisticated salad features fresh and vibrant flavors. Although it is quick and simple to make, it is elegant when plated artistically and perfectly worthy of a dinner party of a Valentine's Day dinner. Ironically, I grew up in an Italian household and we enjoyed orange slices drizzled with olive oil and a grinding of black pepper, as well as fennel dipped in oil and pepper, so these flavors seem normal and well balanced to my palate!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 5ounces arugula
- 4
- 1
- 4ounces pecorino romano cheese
- 4
- 3tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or balsamic "glaze")
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DIRECTIONS
- Prepare fennel - using only the white bulb, shave thin slices on a mandolin or with a very sharp knife. Set aside.
- Prepare pecorino-romano cheese - finely grated cheese does NOT have enough flavor "punch", so buy your cheese in bulk and create larger pieces, such as match-stick size or larger shavings.
- On 4 cold plates, arrange arugula. Top with orange sections, shaved fennel and pieces of pecorino-romano cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar or balsamic "glaze" (see note below). Finish with a grinding of fresh black pepper and serve.
- NOTE: You can find balsamic "glaze" in gourmet or Italian stores. It is a thicker, more concentrated balsamic vinegar.
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