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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 Shaved parmesan
  • ⅓ cup toasted almond slices 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 of black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a small mixing bowl whisk together your dressing ingredients. Alternatively, you can add everything to a mason jar, cover and shake to combine.
  2. Add arugula to a large salad bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the arugula and toss to fully coat.
  3. Top with shaved parmesan and nuts and serve immediately, adding more dressing as desired.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 440mg (18%) Potassium 196mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.