Baby Arugula and Walnut Salad in a Tomato Bowl
Elevate your salad game with this stunning Baby Arugula and Walnut Salad in a Tomato Bowl! Featuring peppery baby arugula, toasted walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy-sweet balsamic honey dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The unique presentation—serving the salad inside hollowed-out ripe tomato bowls—makes it not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or adding a gourmet touch to your everyday meals. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this dish is a light yet satisfying option that beautifully combines elegance and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large ripe tomatoes
- 4 cups Baby arugula
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 0.5 cups Goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the tops off the tomatoes and set them aside. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a hollow shell to create your 'tomato bowls'. Set the bowls aside and save the pulp for another use if desired.
Toast the walnuts: Place the walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby arugula, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Carefully spoon the salad mixture into each hollowed-out tomato bowl, slightly mounding the salad on top.
Serve the tomato bowls filled with arugula and walnut salad on a platter or individual salad plates. Garnish with the reserved tomato tops if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 629 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
