Arugula Salad with White Balsamic and Maple Vinaigrette

“The Three Bitters”

This recipe came about because I was challenged by @rita_di_gardens. She has an amazing urban organic backyard garden where she plants mostly heirloom vegetables. Alongside her posts she always includes the history behind her heirloom vegetables. 

She recently posted very interesting information regarding her wild Arugula that was overtaking her neighborhood 😂 then mentions a  bitter salad that is known as “Insalata Tricolore” which translates to 3 colour salad..... or as I call it....The Three Bitters!

This beautiful salad consists of Arugula, Belgian Endive and Radicchio. All bitter! 

I came up with a Canadian twist for this salad and that special Canadian ingredient is in the dressing. Canadian Maple Syrup😋 and pumpkin seeds. The maple syrup will add the sweetness that you need for this salad.

You will need:

Arugula, Belgian Endive, Radicchio 

I like to use the endive as “boats” and then build up from there.

You can either make personal sized salads or family style salad. Whatever your choice, for each person, you will need two endive boats. 

Mix your Arugula and Radicchio And stack on top of your boats.

Dressing: will be enough for 4 servings

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 Tbsps White Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 Bosc pear cut into slices

Pumpkin seeds, unsalted

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix altogether with a fork.

Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on your salad and drizzle your dressing!!

This tastes absolutely amazing and the “tricolore” looks stunning!!