5.0 from 39 votes
Easy Arugula Salad
Fresh, crisp, and totally flavorful, this easy arugula salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula washed & dried
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler, see notes
- ¼ cup slivered red onion
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted, or toasted almonds
Lemon Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar or to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all dressing ingredients except the oil in a medium bowl.
- Slowly drizzle oil into the mixture while whisking. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
- Place arugula in a large salad bowl and toss with dressing. Add remaining ingredients on top.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Parmesan petals can be made by shaving pieces off the block of Parmesan with a vegetable peeler.
- Add spinach in place of some of the arugula to soften the flavor.
- Substitute store bought dressings for homemade. Choose dressings with a sweet tangy flavor like honey mustard or poppy seed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
236mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
951IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 951IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.