Arugula Salad With Oranges, Feta, and Sugared Pistachios

Per serving

254.3kcal
6.2гProteins
14.8гFats
27.4гCarbs

To save assembly time, make the pistachios ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or you could use an equal amount of chopped toasted pistachios. Cook's Illustrated had this recipe in their Nov/Dec 2006 edition.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • Sugared Pistachios
  • cup whole shelled pistachios1⁄2
  • large egg white, lightly beaten1
  • cup sugar1⁄3
  • Salad
  • teaspoons orange marmalade5
  • tablespoons lemon juice, plus2
  • teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice2
  • tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3
  • small shallot, minced very fine (approx 1 TBS)1
  • tablespoon mint leaf, fresh, minced very fine1
  • table salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • ounces lightly packed baby arugula (8 cups)5
  • large oranges, peeled, cut into segments, segments halved and drained to remove excess juice2
  • ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)3

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.

  2. 2

    Toss pistachios with egg white in small bowl.

  3. 3

    Using slotted spoon, transfer nuts to 8" square baking pan lined with parchment paper; discard excess egg white.

  4. 4

    Add sugar and stir until nuts are completely coasted.

  5. 5

    Bake, stirring mixture every 5 to 10 minutes, until coating turns nutty brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Transfer nuts to plate in single layer to cool.

  7. 7

    Whisk marmalade, lemon juice, oil, shallot, mint, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper in large bowl.

  8. 8

    Add arugula and oranges; toss and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

  9. 9

    Divide salad among individual plates; top each with portion of feta and sugared pistachios.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately.

Source: food.com
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