Roasted Pepper, Fontina and Arugula Salad
Fontina is a classic Italian cheese with a mild, nutty flavor that’s now made in the United States. If you can’t find fontina, shaved Parmesan works well.
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Fontina is a classic Italian cheese with a mild, nutty flavor that’s now made in the United States. If you can’t find fontina, shaved Parmesan works well.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 cups loosely packed arugula, trimmed
- 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced, optional
- 3 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 oz. fontina cheese, sliced and cut into strips
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Whisk together oil, vinegar and garlic in large bowl. Add arugula and fennel, if using, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide arugula mixture among 6 salad plates. Divide red pepper and cheese strips into 6 portions, and arrange on top of arugula. Grind black pepper over salads, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 6
- Calories 191
- Carbohydrate Content 9 g
- Cholesterol Content 22 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 176 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g