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Arugula Salad with Pears, Oven-Dried Grapes, and Roasted-Shallot Vinaigrette

4.6

(36)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds seedless red grapes, stemmed
4 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 shallots (about 4 ounces), peeled
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
12 ounces arugula (about 16 cups), tough stems removed
3 ripe pears, quartered, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Arrange grapes in single layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 teaspoons olive oil; toss to coat. Place shallots on sheet of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Enclose in foil; place in small baking dish. Bake until shallots are very soft, about 1 1/2 hours, and grapes are shriveled and lightly caramelized, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

    Step 2

    Combine shallots and accumulated juices, vinegar, and honey in blender and puree. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    With blender running, gradually blend in remaining 3/4 cup oil. Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

    Step 4

    Toss arugula in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among plates. Top with pears and grapes. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and serve.

TagsSaladGrapeFruitShallotVegetableArugulaLeafy GreensPearSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianRoastBlenderFallWinterBon Appétit
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