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Roasted Grape Arugala Salad
young age.
Recipe provided by PNPK Craft Slider + Wine Bar, www.pnpkaz.com. Makes 8
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INGREDIENTS SALAD 5 ounces baby arugula 1 large red crisp apple cored and cut in bite-size slices 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese Dried cranberries or Craisins Candied walnuts Roasted grapes (below) ½ cup dried cranberries (below) ROASTED GRAPES 2 cups grapes 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar MAPLE POPPY SEED DRESSING: 2 medium cloves garlic finely minced ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup cup white balsamic vinegar cup extra virgin olive oil cup sunflower oil INSTRUCTIONS To roast the grapes, combine grapes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sugar on prepared sheet pan. Roast for 10-12 minutes or until shiny and glazed. Set aside. For the dressing, place all ingredients except oils and poppy seeds in a blender and blend until smooth. With blender on low speed, slowly add the two oils. Transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Add poppy seeds and shake well. Set aside. For the salad, arrange arugula on a large platter or salad bowl. Top with the apples, cranberries or Craisins, roasted grapes and gorgonzola. Shake dressing again (to ensure the poppy seeds aren’t settled at bottom of jar) and drizzle over salad, then scatter with candied walnuts.