Arugula and Les Frères Salad with a Lavender Honey and Lemon Vinaigrette
Say hello to spring with a scrumptious salad. Spicy greens and rich cheese compliment the sweet and tangy vinaigrette, with lavender to tie it all together.
Author: Executive Chef Scott Johnson
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound arugula leaves, stems removed and washed
¼ cup hazelnuts, toasted
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons lavender honey
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Frères, cut into four wedges
Lavender Flowers for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and add lemon mixture.
Place arugula in a large bowl. Add oil mixture slowly, adding just enough to coat the leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
On 4 salad plates, place wedge of Les Frères; gently layer the arugula on the plate into a tall tower. Sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts and lavender flowers.
Recipe by Sage Creations Farm at https://sagecreationsfarm.com/arugula-lavender-salad/