Arugula Lemon Dressing Salad (Print Version)

Peppery arugula tossed in lemon dressing with Parmesan shavings for a bright, flavorful dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
02 - 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
03 - 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Lemon Dressing

04 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Combine arugula and shallot, if using, in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
03 - Transfer salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, making it your new best friend for unexpected guests or lazy weeknight dinners
  • The peppery bite of arugula meets bright lemon in a way that wakes up your whole palate without overwhelming it
02 -
  • Dressed arugula collapses fast, so do not dress it more than ten minutes before you plan to serve or you will end up with wilted disappointment
  • Overdressing this salad ruins it, so start with half the dressing, toss, taste, and only add more if the leaves still feel dry
03 -
  • Tear larger arugula leaves by hand instead of cutting them with a knife, which bruises the delicate greens and makes them weep moisture
  • Let the dressing sit for five minutes before tossing, which allows the flavors to meld and the mustard to mellow slightly
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