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Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  7 minutes Total Time:  17 minutes Yield:  Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 1/2 cups salad and 3 ounces salmon)                   Ingredients 1  large grapefruit 2  large bunches arugula, stems removed (10 cups) 1  ripe avocado, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons   fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons   olive oil 1/2 teaspoon   kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper, divided Cooking spray 3  (5-ounce) wild salmon fillets (skin on) 1/4 cup   toasted walnuts, roughly chopped Preparation 1. Peel and segment grapefruit with a sharp knife on a cutting board; reserve juice in a bowl. Toss grapefruit segments and juices with arugula and avocado; divide salad among 4 serving plates. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. 2. Sprinkle remaining salt and peppe...

Prep Time:  30 minutes Cook Time:  5 hours Yield:  Serves: 8 (serving size: 1 thigh, 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, about 1/4 cup sauce)                  Ingredients 6  medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 8 ounces   sliced baby bella mushrooms 2  dried bay leaves 1/4 cup   all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon   dried thyme 8  bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb. total), skin removed Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon   plus 1 tsp. olive oil 3 tablespoons   tomato paste 2 cups   dry red wine 8 ounces   peeled pearl onions (about 1 3/4 cups) 4 cups   baby arugula, for serving, optional Preparation 1. In a slow cooker, combine carrots, mushroom slices and bay leaves. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour and thyme. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to bowl with flour mixture and toss until evenly coated. In a large skillet, warm 2 tsp. oil over me...

Yield:  8 servings                    Ingredients 2 1/2 cups   water 1 cup   dried lentils 2  bay leaves 1 teaspoon   olive oil 1 cup   finely chopped onion 1/2 cup   finely chopped carrot 1 cup   (4 ounces) shredded smoked cheddar cheese 1/2 cup   dry breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons   chopped fresh thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons   salt 3/4 teaspoon   garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon   paprika 1/2 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon   ground red pepper 3  large egg whites, lightly beaten Cooking spray 8 teaspoons   stone-ground mustard 8  (2-ounce) whole wheat sandwich buns, toasted 8  (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato 2 cups   trimmed arugula Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves. Place lenti...

             Ingredients 1  Sharlyn melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups)* 1  honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups) 1  cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups) 3 ounces   prosciutto di Parma, julienned 1  bunch basil 8  fresh dark-skinned figs, trimmed and quartered 1/4 pound   arugula 1 tablespoon   extra-virgin olive oil 1  (4-ounce) block ricotta salata, shaved, for garnish 1 tablespoon   crushed red pepper, for garnish Preparation 1. For each serving, place 1/2 cup of each melon in the center of the plate; place about 1/3 ounce prosciutto on top of the melon, followed by a few basil leaves, 4 fig quarters, and a few arugula leaves. Drizzle each serving with a little olive oil, and garnish with the shaved ricotta salata and a dash of crushed red pepper. *Note: If you can't find Sharlyn m...

        Arugula and Goat Cheese Pizza                             Ingredients 1/4 cup   coarsely chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons   olive oil, divided 1 cup   thinly sliced red onion 1  (8-ounce) whole-wheat pizza crust 1 cup   grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 ounces   goat cheese, sliced 3/4 cup   loosely packed baby arugula Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet 3–4 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer immediately to a plate; let cool. 2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6–8 minutes or until onion is soft and golden. 3. Place crust on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top with walnuts, onion, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper; arrang...