Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Hazelnut Dressing
Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine
1/2 cup hazelnuts (3 ounces)
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons hazelnut oil
3/4 pound arugula (9 cups), tough stems discarded
1/2 pound strawberries (1 1/2 cups), trimmed and quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup mild fresh goat cheese (2 ounces), crumbled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Roast the nuts in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Rub warm nuts in a kitchen towel to remove skins (don't worry if some skins don't come off). Cool the nuts and then coarsely chop.

Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, sugar, salt, and pepper, to taste. Add oils in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.

Toss together arugula, strawberries, hazelnuts, and dressing. Divide salad among plates and dot with the goat cheese.

Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:5 Stars

Episode#: CL9720
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