Try this Arugula and Edamame Salad recipe, or contribute your own.
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 1/4 cup chopped papaya
- 1/4 cup chopped raw beet
- 4 cherry tomatoes sliced
- 2 madjool dates pitted and diced
- 1 rib of celery sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons of ruby red vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral tasting oil)
- 1/4 cup fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
- Carbohydrate 4.2221664058722 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 6.34471562309788 g
- Fiber 1.69525005427979 g
- Protein 3.34784999923147 g
- Saturated Fat 0.67247406233543 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (31g)
- Sodium 112.243828124716 mg
- Sugar 2.52691635159241 g
- Trans Fat 1.08924499980251 g
- Calories 82 calories
Step-by-step
- Toss all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss with two tablespoons of the vinaigrette and serve.
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake well to combine.
- Unused portions of dressing will keep refrigerated for 1 week.
The Mechanics of Emulsion
The ingredient list notes a ruby red vinaigrette made from grapeseed oil and grapefruit juice, but it omits the physics required to unite them. Oil and citrus juice naturally repel because of differing molecular polarities. Whisking vigorously introduces mechanical energy, shearing the oil into microscopic droplets suspended within the juice. Using a neutral grapeseed oil ensures the delicate bitterness of the fresh grapefruit remains unmasked by heavy fats.
Protecting Green Integrity
Arugula leaves feature fragile cell walls that collapse easily under heavy fats and physical pressure. Pouring dressing directly onto dry greens causes immediate wilting through osmotic pressure. Adding the two tablespoons of vinaigrette immediately before serving preserves the crisp cell turgor of the leaves. Thoroughly drying the washed arugula in a salad spinner ensures residual water droplets do not dilute the cling of the dressing.
Scaling and Storage Dynamics
Multiplying this formulation for larger gatherings requires careful attention to surface area ratios. Dress only the portion intended for immediate consumption, holding remaining greens separate to prevent soggy textures. Unused portions of the dressing maintain proper suspension for up to one week when stored in a sealed glass jar inside the refrigerator.
