Dairy-Free Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, zesty, and completely dairy-free, this Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a modern twist on a classic favorite. Featuring peppery arugula, crunchy toasted almonds, and the rich, nutty flavor of vegan parmesan, this salad is elevated by a vibrant homemade lemon vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard and a hint of garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Whether you're embracing a plant-based diet or looking for a hassle-free salad recipe, this dish brings together bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in a way that’s both healthy and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Arugula
- 0.5 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- 0.25 cup Sliced Almonds
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the arugula thoroughly, then place it into a large salad bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Grate the zest of the lemon and set aside. Then, cut the lemon in half and juice it, ensuring you have about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or shake the vinaigrette mixture vigorously until it's well combined and emulsified.
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the arugula in the salad bowl. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
Add the vegan parmesan cheese and toasted almonds to the salad. Toss again lightly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2088 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*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.
