Arugula Salad Recipe
Fresh baby arugula topped with shaved parmigiano cheese in an olive oil and lemon dressing.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Arugula
Rinse the baby arugula under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels. Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.
Cheese Preparation
- 2
Shave the Parmigiano Cheese
Using a vegetable peeler or a cheese shaver, shave the Parmigiano cheese into thin slices. Set aside for topping the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 4
Combine and Serve
Pour the dressing over the arugula in the salad bowl and toss gently to coat. Top the salad with the shaved Parmigiano cheese. Serve immediately.

