5 from 3 votes
Arugula Salad
This simple arugula salad comes together in less than 10 minutes for an easy side salad! It combines peppery arugula, parmesan and toasted almonds all tossed in a delicious lemon balsamic dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
236 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 oz arugula
- 1-2 oz Parmesan Cheese shaved
- ⅓ cup almond toasted and sliced; or sunflower seeds
Lemon Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or more lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together your dressing ingredients. Alternatively, you can add everything to a mason jar, cover and shake to combine.
- Add arugula to a large salad bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the arugula and toss to fully coat.
- Top with shaved parmesan and nuts and serve immediately, adding more dressing as desired.
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Notes
- white balsamic vinaigrette
- balsamic vinaigrette
- apple cider vinaigrette
- red wine vinaigrette
- Storage: Store leftovers of the dressed salad, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. The arugula will wilt and loose its crispness as it sits, but it'll still taste delicious.
- Switch up the dressing: I love the simple lemon balsamic dressing, but feel free to use your favorite dressing here. Some other ideas are: white balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, apple cider vinaigrette and red wine vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
196mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.