ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOASTED PECANS AND CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOASTED PECANS AND CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE image

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3 Tbs. fresh orange juice
1 1/2 Tbs. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
6 Tbs. canola oil
3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
10 oz. arugula
1 1/4 cups pecan halves, toasted
5 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Put the dried cranberries in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let steep for 10 minutes, then drain. In another small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and mustard. Slowly whisk in the oil. Fold in the cranberries and parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Put the arugula in a large serving bowl. Scatter the pecans and goat cheese over the top. Drizzle with the cranberry vinaigrette and serve immediately. Serves 8 to 10.