Arugula Salad And Dressing Recipe

Name: Arugula Salad And Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. basil leaves stripped from their stock - (375ml); 3/4 c. sunflower oil - (175ml); 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - (60ml); 1/2 c. mayonnaise - (125ml); 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard - (2.5ml); 1 tsp lemon juice - (5ml); 1 x salt and white pepper - to taste; 2 x small handfuls of arugula lettuce; 1/4 c. thinly sliced shallots - (60ml); 1/4 c. dry cranberries - (60ml)

Servings: persons

1
For basil oil, place basil leaves in a bowl and pour boiling water over them, leaves for approximately 30 seconds till leaves turn a brighter green.
2
Drain and refresh under cool running water, drain again and squeeze dry with paper towel.
3
Place in a food processor and add in both oils and process to a puree.
4
Line sieve with cheese cloth and set it over a deep bowl.
5
Pour basil and oil puree and leave undisturbed for 1 hour, or possibly till all the oils has filtered through into the bowl.
6
The solids left behind in the sieve can now be discarded.
7
Combine mayonnaise with a splash of basil oil.
8
Add in Dijon mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Cover well and refrigeratetill needed.
10
Note - Remainder of basil can be used with pizza, pasta, grill fish or possibly grill shrimp.
11
Place cleaned arugula lettuce in a salad bowl and add in shallots and cranberries.
12
Just before serving salad add in 1 Tbsp.
13
of basil oil mayonnaise dressing and toss till salad is well mixed.
14
Serve and enjoy!

621

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. basil leaves stripped from their stock - (375ml), 3/4 c. sunflower oil - (175ml), 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - (60ml), 1/2 c. mayonnaise - (125ml), and more.

Yes, Arugula Salad And Dressing Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!