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Arugula Salad

Deliciously Quick Arugula Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing

This quick Arugula Salad is a burst of garden freshness with a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • to taste teaspoons kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • to taste teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Can replace with white pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups fresh arugula Substitutes: spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Substitutes: Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Large salad bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until emulsified. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of dressing into the bottom of a large salad bowl to create a flavorful base.
  3. Add the arugula to the bowl and gently toss until the leaves are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Sprinkle shaved Parmesan on top; consider adding toasted nuts or seeds for extra texture.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added texture, consider including nuts or seeds. Keep dressing separate until serving to prevent wilting.

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