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Lemon Arugula Salad
5 from 6 votes

Lemon Arugula Salad

This simple, speedy Lemon Arugula Salad is requires only a few simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make! I love serving it up as a vibrant veggie side to pair with veggie burgers, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces arugula (I like using baby arugula)
  • ½ lemon (freshly juiced)
  • 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil one you enjoy the taste of, quality
  • ⅛ tsp salt sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to taste

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry arugula. Use pre-washed arugula or rinse well, using a salad spinner or paper towels to dry the leaves.
  2. Add arugula to a large serving bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss/mix to distribute the ingredients. Ensure even coating for a balanced flavor in every bite.
  3. Use a vegetable peeler or a box grater to shave thin pieces of parmon top of the salad. Start with ⅓-½ cup and add extra to taste.
  4. Toss and serve. Additional salt and pepper may be added, to taste.

Notes

  • This salad only requires a few ingredients. Since all the flavors really shine here, a quality olive oil and parmesan cheese will give you the absolute best and most flavorful restults!
  • This recipe yields 4 side salads. Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 155mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 883IU (18%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 883IU 18%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.