For The Arugula Salad Dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
For The Arugula Salad:
- 6-8 cups Baby Arugula
- Generous pinch salt & pepper about 1/8 teaspoon each
- 1/3-1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese or more, to taste
- 1/3-1/2 cup Toasted Pine Nuts or more, to taste
First, Make The Arugula Salad Dressing:
Juice The Lemons. If you haven't already, squeeze the fresh lemon juice and remove any seeds.
Combine. Add lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper to a mason jar or small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine until well blended.
Whisk In Olive Oil. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while you whisk. Adding the oil gradually helps you incorporate it better.
Taste & Adjust. Then, taste the dressing. Add additional salt, pepper, herbs or lemon juice, if desired. Dressing will keep up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Then, Build Your Arugula Salad
Dress The Greens. Add arugula to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2-3 Tablespoons of lemon vinaigrette. Gently toss with forks or tongs until the leaves are lightly coated, adding more dressing, if needed.
Season the arugula with salt and pepper. (This might sound silly, but it makes such a big difference!)
Finish The Salad. Transfer the greens to a serving bowl, if desired. Or, you can serve straight from the mixing bowl! Add shaved parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. If needed, lightly toss the salad.
Advanced Prep Notes. If you want to make this salad in advance, it works best to prepare the components and store separately until right before serving.
- Turn It Into Dinner. To upgrade this parmesan arugula side salad to a meal, top with grilled chicken breast or serve alongside Glazed Salmon, a grilled steak, or roasted chicken! It's also a great salad to go with pasta dishes like Cheesy Baked Ziti or classic gluten-free spaghetti! The light, peppery taste of the arugula & tang of the dressing is the perfect contrast.
- Try It On Top Of Pizza! Have you ever had salad pizza? It's amazing! Try topping a prosciutto pizza, white pizza, or pesto pizza with a little arugula salad. It looks gorgeous and tastes delicious.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: arugula salad, arugula salad dressing, arugula salad with pine nuts and parmesan cheese, parmesan arugula salad
Serving: 0.25Recipe | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.2g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 4.8mg | Sodium: 2076mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 0.9g
Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.