Parmesan Arugula Salad

5 from 9 votes

This easy arugula salad 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!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer/Side, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: arugula parmesan salad, lemon arugula salad, parmesan arugula salad recipe

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more if needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 (5 ounce) package arugula
Salt & pepper to 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).
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