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Roasted Carrot & Arugula Salad

Ingredients:

4-6 large carrots, scrubbed and quartered lengthwise, then cut into 3-inch strips
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
2 cups sturdy bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups arugula
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 avocado, cubed
¼ cup pistachio nuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl toss carrots with olive oil, salt and pepper. Lay carrots on a baking sheets in a single layer and bake until slightly charred, turning once, 20 minutes.
2. While carrots are baking, heat a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot. Lower the heat to medium and add the bread cubes and season with a pinch of salt. Sauté bread, tossing frequently, until nicely browned, 6-8 minutes. Set aside when done.
3. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest in a jar, shake.
4. Toss the arugula, roasted carrots, dressing and parmesan cheese in a large salad bowl. Add the bread crumbs and avocado, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss again. Top with pistachio nut and serve immediately.