Arugula Pesto
Recipe type: sauce
Makes: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cups mature arugula
1/2 cup freshly grated asiago cheese (about 1-1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 deg F.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until they start to brown in spots and become fragrant. Transfer the nuts to a dish to cool.
Combine the arugula, asiago cheese, oil, garlic and pine nuts in a blender or food processor; process until thoroughly combined and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to tast.
Serve and enjoy!
Source
Farmer John’s Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables
Arugula, Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
Recipe type: side salad
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 3
Ingredients
Salad
1-2 handfuls arugula
½ avocado, sliced
1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Dressing
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
sea salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Wash all produce well.
Arrange salad ingredients in a salad dish or plate (as pictured).
In a small bowl mix together salad dressing ingredients and drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Serve and enjoy!
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