Arugula salad with manchego cheese, apples and caramelized walnuts

6 servings

25 minutes

This exquisite arugula salad with Manchego cheese, apples, and caramelized walnuts is the embodiment of refined Mediterranean cuisine. Manchego, a famous Spanish cheese with a rich nutty aftertaste, pairs beautifully with juicy sweet apples and crunchy nuts, creating a harmony of textures. The dressing of white wine vinegar and walnut oil enhances the freshness of the ingredients, while balsamic syrup adds a subtle caramel sweetness to the dish. This salad is an ideal dish for a festive dinner or light lunch, served as a standalone gastronomic delight or alongside white wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 625.4
• Proteins: 14.6g
• Fats: 41g
• Carbohydrates: 52.1g

Ingredients

• Manchego cheese: 170 g
• Walnut oil: 100 ml
• Balsamic vinegar: 0.5 glass
• Arugula: 560 g
• White wine vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Red apples: 2 pc
• Pitted dates: 300 g
• Caramelized walnuts: 130 g
• Shallots: 4 pc

Cooking steps

1. Pour balsamic vinegar into a pot and heat on medium for about 4 minutes until the volume reduces to 0.25 cup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Balsamic vinegar: 0.5 glass

2. In a bowl, mix wine vinegar and walnut oil. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • White wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
   • Walnut oil: 100 ml

3. In a large bowl, mix arugula, chopped apples, half of the cheese, finely chopped dates, walnuts, and minced shallots. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 560 g
   • Red apples: 2 pieces
   • Manchego cheese: 170 g
   • Pitted dates: 300 g
   • Caramelized walnuts: 130 g
   • Shallots: 4 pieces

4. Place the salad in the center of the plates and drizzle balsamic syrup around it. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Manchego cheese: 170 g