Turkish Aegean Style Arugula & Walnut Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 bunch arugula
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1/3 cup shelled walnuts
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley

Cruton

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated mild cheddar cheese (taze kasar)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Dressing

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Combine eggs, grated cheese, flour, salt & pepper in a bowl and mix for 2 - 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet and cook the crouton mixture as if it were an omellette, browning on each side before setting aside to cool.

3. 3

   After cooking, cut with cookie cutters and use to decorate salad.

4. 4

   Tear arugula into coarse pieces and place in salad bowl. Add finely minced dill and parsley and toss together.

5. 5

   Brown pine nuts in skillet and sprinkle over salad along with walnuts.

6. 6

   Combine finely minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl, mix together well and pour over salad.