This easy arugula salad recipe is light, tasty, and comes together in about 10 minutes. It's the perfect side salad for virtually any main course and a fantastic last-minute option!
1/2cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese+ more if needed
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2tablespoonlemon juice
1/2teaspoonhoney
1/2teaspoon Dijon mustard
1(5 ounce) packagearugula
Salt & pepperto taste
Instructions
I strongly recommend buying a wedge of parmesan cheese for the best flavor vs. buying the pre-grated kind. Either grate it (I use my Microplane to make it light and fluffy) or use a potato/vegetable peeler to shave it.
Add the dressing ingredients (oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard) to a small bowl and whisk together.
Add the arugula to a salad bowl and toss with the dressing and parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust if needed (e.g. add a splash more oil or lemon juice) and season with salt & pepper. This salad wilts quickly, so enjoy it right away. Grate/shave more parmesan on top if you wish.
Notes
Double all ingredients if you need a larger salad. This one serves up to 4 as a side (it's quite light).
You can also find this recipe on page 209 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.