Orange and Radish Salad with Arugula

A_nony_mouse

Orange and Radish Salad with Arugula
Serves 4.

Ingredients
3 medium oranges prepared according to illustrations below to make 1 1/2 cups
5 teaspoons lime juice from 1 to 2 limes
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander , toasted in small dry skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds
1/8 teaspoon table salt
ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 radishes , quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/3 cups)
4 ounces baby arugula (about 4 cups)

Instructions
1. Place orange pieces in nonreactive mesh strainer set over bowl; let stand to drain excess juice. Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, mustard, coriander, salt, and pepper to taste in large bowl until combined. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil.

2. Add oranges, radishes, and arugula to bowl and toss gently to combine. Divide arugula among individual plates, place a portion of oranges and radishes over arugula, and drizzle with any dressing in bowl; serve immediately.

Step-by-Step
Cutting Oranges

1. Cut thin slice from top and bottom, stand on end, and slice away rind and white pith.

2. Cut in half from end to end, remove stringy pith, cut each half into three wedges, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Have a mice day.

Yvonne · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:35 am Post subject:

Errrmm, whats arugula? Baby or otherwise.
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Yvonne

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GrannieAnnie06 · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:38 am Post subject:

It's a salad green... http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/arugula.htm
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A_nony_mouse · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject:

Yvonne, what do you have that is similar?
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Yvonne · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:30 am Post subject:

Oh it's rocket. Plenty of that around. I'd just never heard that name for it.
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Yvonne

Rav ID: thacka