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Arugula salad with corn and roasted sweet peppers

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup raw whole almonds
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 5 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 3 ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp. honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Half a jalapeño pepper, optional
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 220 g store-bought roasted sweet peppers, peeled and cut into thin strips

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 6 minutes; let cool.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat the cumin and 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add the corn and cook until bright yellow, about 3 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, mustard, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil until the dressing is smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the corn, red pepper, and dressing. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 322, Total Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 506mg, Sugars 15g.

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