Arugula Salad Recipe
Fresh arugula tossed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Arugula
Rinse the arugula leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water or use a salad spinner to dry the leaves.
- 2
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, juice of the lemon (squeezed), salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3
Grate the Parmesan
Use a grater to finely grate the parmesan cheese. Set aside for topping the salad.
Assembly
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the washed arugula. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the arugula, starting with half of it, and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
- 5
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the tossed arugula salad. If desired, add more dressing to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve the arugula salad immediately while the leaves are fresh and crisp.