Meals Matter

Arugula Salad with Garlic Croutons, Gruyère, and Hard-Boiled Eggs

Contributed By: tiffluu
America's Test Kitchen/ATK

Serves 4 Dandelion greens, also available in early spring, can be substituted for the arugula in this recipe.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

2 slices Sourdough bread , sliced thinly

7 tablespoons Olive oil

1 Large clove garlic

Table salt

1 1/2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

1 Large shallot , minced

1/2 pound Arugula (about 6 cups), stemmed, washed thoroughly, and dried

Ground black pepper

2 Hard-boiled eggs , peeled and quartered

12 slices Gruyère cheese , very thin

Preparation

1. Adjust oven rack to highest position and heat broiler. Brush bread with about 2 tablespoons of the oil; broil bread, turning once, until toasted on both sides. Rub toasted bread with garlic, then break each piece into large pieces to make croutons.

2. Mash the same garlic clove with 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl until smooth; whisk in vinegar, then remaining oil, and finally shallots.

3. Heat this vinaigrette in small saucepan until hot. Pour hot dressing over greens in large serving bowl; toss lightly to coat. Add croutons and plenty of pepper; toss again. Arrange egg quarters and cheese shavings over greens and serve immediately.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American