Simple Everyday Arugula Salad

Name: Simple Everyday Arugula Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces arugula leaves; ¼ cup red onion; ¼ cup kalamata olives; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ tablespoon white wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese

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5.0

18 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
143 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Simple Everyday Arugula Salad

Winston Campbell

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This fresh and simple arugula salad is easy to prepare and makes a wonderful side dish for almost any meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

5 ounces arugula leaves
¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup kalamata olives pitted
3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved (1 ounce)

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Instructions

Arrange the arugula, red onions, and olives in a serving bowl or platter.
Briefly mix the oil and vinegar.
Drizzle them over the vegetables.
Sprinkle the salad with kosher salt and black pepper.
Top the salad with shaved parmesan cheese.
Serve the pretty salad, and only then toss it at the table and divide it into individual plates.

Notes

You can add protein such as chicken or shrimp to the salad and turn it into a main dish salad.
Cherry tomatoes are an optional ingredient. I don't always use them, but when I have them on hand, they do add a pretty splash of color to the salad.
You can assemble the salad a few hours in advance, loosely cover it with paper towels, and refrigerate it. Don't add the dressing until the last minute, or the greens will become soggy.
This is such a pretty salad. I like to bring it to the table nicely arranged on a platter, and only then do I mix it and divide it between the diners.
As with all salad greens, once the salad is ready and you've added the dressing, I don't recommend keeping its leftovers. You should only make as much as you can finish right away.