Low Fat Arugula Salad with Parmesan
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Low Fat Arugula Salad with Parmesan. Packed with nutrient-rich baby arugula leaves, this dish bursts with flavor thanks to a zesty homemade lemon and extra-virgin olive oil dressing. Shaved Parmesan cheese adds a touch of indulgence while keeping the recipe light and low in fat. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this salad is effortless to prepare in just 10 minutes and makes an ideal side dish for any meal. This healthy salad recipe is a delightful combination of simplicity, elegance, and taste that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy a guilt-free boost of flavor and freshness! Keywords: low-fat salad recipe, arugula salad, Parmesan, healthy salad dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams baby arugula
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby arugula using a salad spinner or by patting it with a clean kitchen towel.
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice from the lemon, making sure to remove any seeds.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil to the lemon juice and whisk together until well combined to create the dressing.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese into thin slices.
Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.
Drizzle the lemon and olive oil dressing over the arugula and gently toss to coat the leaves evenly.
Add the shaved Parmesan cheese to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Gently toss the salad again to distribute the Parmesan and seasoning across the arugula.
Serve immediately as a refreshing, low-fat side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1415 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% | |
*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.
