05 November 2011

SIMPLE DINNER SALAD

This recipe is one that I found a long time ago in an issue of Everyday Food.  It is very simple to make; you basically just do a little roasting and then put everything into a big bowl.  It's a dish that we love because it is healthy, but also very satisfying (trust me, there aren't many salads that can appease our hearty dinner-time appetites).  I hope you enjoy the recipe :)



Arugula with Roasted Salmon and New Potatoes

Ingredients

1 pound red new potatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound skinless salmon fillet
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup snipped chives
10 ounces baby arugula

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes.
2. Toss potatoes, and push to sides of sheet; place salmon in center, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until potatoes are tender and salmon is opaque throughout, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate; break into large pieces with a fork.
3. While salmon is cooking, whisk together vinegar, mustard, chives, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and potatoes; toss to combine. Top salad with salmon pieces.