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Roasted Apricot and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola

Slightly sweet roasted apricots, creamy gorgonzola (a cow’s milk blue cheese from northern Italy), and peppery arugula create a simple but standout salad.

Ingredients

• 4 apricots, halved, pits removed
• Olive oil
• 6 to 8 cups baby arugula, washed and dried
• 1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
• 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚. Brush apricots on both sides with olive oil and place them flesh side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast until apricots are cooked and slightly softened but not collapsed, about 15 to 18 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

2. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.

3. In a large bowl, toss the arugula and radicchio with just enough dressing to coat the leaves. Divide salad among four individual plates and top each serving with two apricot halves. Top with crumbled gorgonzola. Drizzle a bit more dressing over the salad.

Variations:
O Olive Oil Co. makes a sherry vinegar with a touch of apricot wine added to soften the vinegar’s acidity. Because of its hint of sweet fruit, it would pair nicely with this salad, and could be substituted for the balsamic vinegar. Whisk 2 tablespoons O Sherry Apricot Vinegar with 6 tablespoons olive oil.
If you can’t find fresh apricots, you can use 6 to 8 soft and plump dried apricots, thinly sliced. Roasted or grilled peaches would also make a fine substitute.

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