*** Starring: Arugula (again!) ***

Arugula has become one of our staples.  We always look forward to our weekly Pear & Arugula Salad (http://greatlettuce.blogspot.com/2012/02/arugula-pear-salad.html)  Recently, one of our customers gave us two more salad recipes and I thought I would share them with you, too.  The first one is on the menu for tonight!  We have family in Michigan so have come to love Michigan dried cherries!  We order them online unless they are coming our way.  (Psst...We love any ideas or recipes from our customers!)

Arugula Salad with Walnuts, Feta & Dried Cherries

5 servings

11 ounces baby arugula

3/4 cup dried cherries

3/4 cup toasted walnuts

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoons salt

freshly ground black pepper

1. Toss arugula, cherries, walnuts & feta together in a large bowl.

2. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.  Whisk well.  Drizzle over salad & toss well.

Arugula Salad with Almonds & Parmesan

4 servings

1/3 cup toasted natural almonds

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

coarse salt & ground pepper

1 bunch trimmed arugula (about 8 oz)

1/3 cup shaved Parmesan (1 oz) plus more for serving

1. In a large bowl, combine almonds, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar; salt & pepper to taste.

2.Add arugula & Parmesan -- toss to coat.

3. Serve topped with more Parmesan.