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Baby arugula salad is my go-to when I need a quick side salad recipe for fish, steak, chicken, or pork chops! This healthy Arugula Salad with shaved parmesan requires no chopping, takes just minutes to whip up, and is so good! It’s the perfect side dish with so many meals, or you can double the portion and add grilled shrimp, salmon, or chicken to make it a main dish.
Why You’ll Love This Arugula Salad Recipe
Minimal Ingredients: There are only 6 ingredients, and 3 are pantry staples (olive oil, salt, and pepper).
Quick and Easy: This salad is so simple you don’t really even need a recipe. And it takes just 5 minutes to whip up!
Versatile: Add or substitute ingredients to make this salad your own. It’s an excellent base and very customizable.
Healthy: Arugula is packed with vitamins and minerals, like calcium, potassium, and vitamin C, and is a good source of fiber.
Good For Many Dietary Restrictions: This low calorie salad is gluten-free, weight watchers friendly, and can be made dairy-free if you omit the cheese.
Arugula Salad Ingredients
– Arugula
– Lemon
– Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
– Parmesan Cheese
How to Make Arugula Salad
1. Put the arugula in a large mixing bowl and top with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss together or you can whisk the dressing before adding the salad.
2. To serve the salad, put a cup of arugula on each plate and top with shaved parmesan cheese.
Variations:
– Greens: Try it with mixed greens, butter lettuce, kale, or spinach.
– Acid: Swap lemon with balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar.
– Sweeten It: With a touch of honey
– Arugula Salad Dressing: Make your favorite vinaigrette for this side salad.
– Protein: Top it with hard boiled eggs, grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
– Cheese: Substitute feta, blue cheese, or goat cheese.
– Dairy-Free? Skip the cheese.
– Vegetables: Add other veggies like avocado, shallot, or cherry tomatoes.
– Fruit: Toss fresh fruit into your arugula salad.
– Grains: Add cooked quinoa or farro.
Enjoy this simple and delicious Arugula Salad recipe!
