Arugula With Italian Plums And Parmesan Recipes

ARUGULA WITH GRILLED PLUMS

Steps:

• Halve and pit 3 plums; toss with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each ofcinnamon, salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning, until softened and charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges; toss with 6 cups baby arugula, 1/4 cup chopped chives, another pinch of cinnamon, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• If the arugula has roots attached, cut them off. Fill the sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin-dry the leaves and place them in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
• With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the arugula.

THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Remove any roots from the arugula. Fill sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin dry the leaves and place them in a bowl.
• In small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten.
• Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
• With sharp knife or vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the arugula.

ARUGULA AND PLUM TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a medium skillet over low heat; stir in the garlic; saute 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and heat to boiling, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the arugula and simmer, stirring, until wilted and sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Toss hot pasta with the sauce.
• Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

PROSCIUTTO-ARUGULA SALAD WITH WARM PLUMS

Steps:

• Slice the plums in half, and remove pits. Transfer plum halves to a mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, and thyme.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the plum halves, cut-sides down, and cook, shaking skillet often, until plums release their juices but still hold together, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the wine and balsamic vinegar; cook until the juice slightly thickens, about 2 minutes more.
• Arrange arugula in a mound on a serving platter. Drape the prosciutto over the arugula. Spoon the plums and sauce over the arugula and the prosciutto, and serve.

ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette, and distribute among six serving plates.
• Using a vegetable peeler, shave large shards of Parmesan cheese on top of each salad, and serve.