Arugula Salad Recipe
pickled onions | aji amarillo aioli | parmesan | truffle oil
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Pickled Onions
Aji Amarillo Aioli
Finishing Touch
Method
Pickling Onions
- 1
Prepare the Pickled Onions
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- 2
Making Aji Amarillo Aioli
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the aji amarillo paste, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 4
Season
Add salt to taste and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembling the Salad
- 5
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the arugula and toss lightly to aerate.
- 6
Add Pickled Onions
Drain the pickled onions and scatter them over the arugula.
- 7
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle the shaved parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
- 8
Drizzle with Aji Amarillo Aioli
Drizzle the prepared aji amarillo aioli generously over the salad.
- 9
Finish with Truffle Oil
Drizzle the truffle oil over the salad for added flavor and aroma.
- 10
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
