posted by Arugula 01-01-99 10:49 AM .
Arugula and Nectarine Salad
You can substitute fresh pears or peaches if nectarines arenšt available.
Dressing:
3 tablespoon Raspberry Vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
pinch each of sugar, salt, and pepper
Salad Ingredients:
4 cups torn arugula leaves
4 cups torn butter lettuce leaves
2 or 3 ripe nectarines, cut into slices
1/3 cup toasted walnuts (toast 5 to 8 minutes in 300° oven or toaster oven)
Combine dressing ingredients and mix together well. Arrange salad ingredients in bowl. Pour dressing over them.
Sprinkle with walnuts at the table so diners can see how pretty the salad looks in its bowl.
Serves 6 to 8.