Baby Arugula Salad with Pink Grapefruit and Candied Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 medium bunch of baby arugula
• 1 large pink grapefruit peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup unsalted almonds
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat almonds and sugar in a dry pan on medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Toast the almonds in the pan until the sugar starts to meld into the nuts.
3. 3
   Add the water and quickly stir so the sugar melts into the nuts. Turn off heat.
4. 4
   Wash and dry arugula and place in a large salad bowl.
5. 5
   Add chopped grapefruit (with its juices) and candied nuts.
6. 6
   Mix salad dressing ingredients thoroughly and then add to the salad.
7. 7
   Mix and serve.