ARUGULA SALAD WITH FRIED GORGONZOLA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 2h27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend the Gorgonzola in a food processor until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the work bowl occasionally. Using 1 rounded teaspoon of cheese for each, form the cheese into 18 (1-inch) balls. Working in batches, coat the balls with the egg then with the bread crumbs. Repeat coating the balls in the egg and bread crumbs. Arrange the balls on a small baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, and lemon peel in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Season the dressing, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- Add enough oil to a heavy small saucepan to come 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat. At this point, remove the refrigerated Gorgonzola balls from the refrigerator. Working in batches, add the cold balls to the hot oil and fry just until golden brown, about 20 seconds. (It is essential that the Gorgonzola balls be cold when they go into the oil, otherwise they will fall apart in the oil. If they start to warm up at any point, return them to the refrigerator to firm back up.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried balls to paper towels to drain.
- Toss the arugula in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad on plates. Top the salads with the hot fried Gorgonzola balls and serve immediately.
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Lina Selim
[email protected]I don't think I would like the flavor of fried gorgonzola.
Abdikarem Egale
[email protected]This salad seems like it would be too rich for my taste.
shahbaz hashim
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of arugula and pears, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Naomi Bergen
[email protected]This salad looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.
Moses Chinangwa
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it.
Md Saklin
[email protected]This salad is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.
MD Susan
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
PVC Last
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the fried gorgonzola was delicious.
Muhammad Mansha
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Abiodun Olamilekan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The arugula is peppery, the pears are sweet, the gorgonzola is salty, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
hatchetman7707
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. I also added some cooked chicken to make it a more substantial meal.
Esra Abdallah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The fried gorgonzola was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, just the way I like it.
versatile artists
[email protected]The flavors in this salad are amazing. The sweetness of the pears pairs perfectly with the salty gorgonzola and the arugula adds a nice peppery touch.
Masood Ashraf
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Jennifer Jeanson
[email protected]I've made this salad twice now and it's been a hit both times. The fried gorgonzola is a game-changer - it adds such a unique and delicious flavor to the salad.
Momina Baloch
[email protected]This arugula salad was an absolute delight! The combination of the peppery arugula, creamy fried gorgonzola, sweet pears, and crunchy walnuts was a perfect balance of flavors.