wild arugula and strawberry salad on a Ciabatta plank

serves 4

what you need:

1 loaf of quality fresh Ciabatta bread (or pan de mie or country bread)

from the farm
1 cup sliced strawberries, stems removed
2 generous handfuls of wild arugula, trimmed
½ cup rapini leaves
red or green mustard frill leaves (as needed) 
fresh arugula flowers (as needed)
small strawberries with stems

dressing
1 packed tablespoon light brown sugar 
¼ cup balsamic vinegar 
½ teaspoon sel de Guérande (or sea salt)
2 tablespoons quality olive oil Read the rest of this entry »