Arugula Salad Recipes

Emulsifying a dressing isn’t essential for a sublime salad: Instead, think of the oil and acid as seasonings for a vegetable. For this recipe, that’s spicy arugula, dressed with olive oil, lemon and shards of Parmesan to create a salad classic in many Italian restaurants and homes. But whether olive oil or lemon should come first, like all seemingly simple questions, is complicated. James Beard, Marcella Hazan, Deborah Madison and Judy Rodgers all concurred: For a brighter-tasting salad, start with olive oil, which better adheres the liquids to the greens and doesn’t obscure the lemon. Be sure to use full-flavored greens, then taste the dressed leaves and adjust seasonings until the arugula tastes like its greatest self.

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2. 2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted.
3. 1/2 cup dried cranberries (sweetened variety)
4. 1/2 cup shaved parmesan (1.5 oz)
5. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
6. 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or 2.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar.
7. 1 Tbsp honey.
8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Arugula Salad

Simple, perfect arugula salad with lemon balsamic dressing and Parmesan. Easy and flavorful! This healthy side goes with any meal and is ready in minutes.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 (of 6)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 6), calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces arugula (about 5 cups)
• 1/3 cup large Parmesan cheese shavings
• 3 tablespoons chopped sunflower seeds or chopped nuts of choice—toasted and chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon chopped mild fresh herbs of choice (such as chives, parsley, or tarragon (optional))
• 4 medium carrots
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction:

1. Place the arugula and any optional veggies in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt. (Alternatively, you can shake them all together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
3. Drizzle enough over the arugula to moisten it, then toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle Parmesan and any desired nuts or herbs over the top. Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra dressing as desired.

Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

The fresh bite of this arugula salad with a simple lemon dressing and shaved Parmesan is made three ways for three easy salad recipe ideas to go with any dinner’s main course meal.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, calories 203 kcal

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups arugula
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt and pepper.
2. Add the arugula to the bowl and toss. Top with the shaved Parmesan and more pepper taste. Makes 4 cups.

Classic Arugula Salad

This classic and simple arugula salad will elevate any meal! With only a few ingredients, it comes together quickly and the flavors of the arugula, Parmesan Reggiano, and lemon vinaigrette really shine together.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 433 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Baby Arugula
• 1/3 cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese, (shaved)
• 1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette
• Kosher Salt & Cracked Black Pepper, (to taste)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/4 tsp Cracked Black Pepper

Instruction:

1. In a small bowl, add together all of the dressing ingredients. Whisk well to combine and set aside.
2. To a large bowl, add the arugula. Pour the dressing over the arugula, and toss until coated.
3. Garnish the salad with shaved parmesan Reggiano pieces. Serve immediately.

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