Rucola Recipe
arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmigiano, citrus dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Citrus Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Arugula
In a large bowl, add 4 cups of fresh arugula. Rinse the arugula under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water or use a salad spinner to dry it.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse 1 cup of cherry tomatoes under cold water. Cut each cherry tomato in half and add them to the bowl with the arugula.
- 3
Shave the Parmigiano-Reggiano
Using a vegetable peeler, shave 0.5 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into thin slices or shavings. Add the cheese to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Whisk or Shake
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified or seal the jar and shake vigorously until well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Combine Salad and Dressing
Drizzle the citrus dressing over the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. Gently toss the salad using tongs or your hands until everything is well coated.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large serving bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Rucola salad!
