Rocket Salad
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Rocket Salad
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Rocket Salad features fresh arugula tossed simply with extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This salad combines peppery greens, creamy cheese, and a sweet tangy glaze for a refreshing side dish or starter that highlights the natural flavors of each ingredient.
Description
This salad uses fresh arugula leaves that bring a distinct peppery bite, balanced by a coating of good quality extra virgin olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. The olive oil lightly softens the leaves without overpowering their natural flavor.
Shaved Parmesan adds a nutty, salty dimension with delicate texture contrasting the crisp greens. The balsamic glaze drizzled on top introduces a gentle sweetness and acidity that rounds out the flavors harmoniously. Served immediately after dressing, the salad maintains the freshness and bright textures of its components.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula also known as rocket
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Place rocket/arugula in a bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle over the black pepper, then toss it to coat the leaves.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Use a potato peeler to shave over the parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle the salad with the balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
532IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
96 reviews
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