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Classic Arugula- Parmesan Salad

This classic arugula salad is full of delicious ingredients that complement each other: spicy arugula pairs with nutty and salty parmesan and sweet sundried tomatoes. The salad is finished with a sprinkle of pine nuts and a balsamic-honey vinaigrette.

Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp honey
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil patted dry
  • 2 oz (50 g) parmesan
  • 3 ½ ounces (100 g) arugula washed and dried about 4 cups
  • 2 tsp pine nuts
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix with a fork the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and mustard, it will thicken slightly. Add the honey and continue mixing. Add a pinch of salt and a bit of ground black pepper. Mix and set aside.
  2. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes in ½ inch pieces.
  3. Prepare the cheese shavings. I prefer larger pieces. You can use a peeler, or the large part of a grater or a very sharp paring knife.
  4. In a large bowl add the arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and ½ of the parmesan. Toss until everything is mixed.
  5. Add the dressing and toss again. Sprinkle over the other half of the parmesan cheese. Serve.

Notes

  • You can prepare a few ingredients ahead and put it together in just a couple of minutes:
  • This salad should be consumed within the day.
  • You can prepare the dressing 2-3 days ahead (I often make large amounts of the dressings for the next days too)
  • You can wash and dry arugula 1 day before
  • You can chop the sun-dried tomatoes a day ahead.