Arugula salad with corn and roasted sweet peppers topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup raw whole almonds
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 5 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 3 ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp. honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Half a jalapeño pepper, optional
- 2 cups arugula
- 220 g store-bought roasted sweet peppers, peeled and cut into thin strips
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 6 minutes; let cool.
- In a medium skillet, heat the cumin and 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add the corn and cook until bright yellow, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, mustard, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil until the dressing is smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the corn, red pepper, and dressing. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 322, Total Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 506mg, Sugars 15g. |