Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bursting with fresh flavors, this Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutty toasted pine nuts, this salad is elevated with delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese and a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette crafted from extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes and full of color and texture, this refreshing salad is a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Serve it as a light appetizer or pair it with your favorite mains for a healthy, gourmet side dish that'll impress every guest around the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Arugula
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts, toasted
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by preparing the vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and well combined. Set aside.
Toast the pine nuts: Place a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring occasionally, until they're golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula leaves and cherry tomato halves.
Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the arugula and tomatoes. Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Add the shaved Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts on top of the salad.
Lightly toss again to distribute the cheese and nuts but be gentle to maintain the texture of the cheese shavings.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2541 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1502 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1037 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
