The Simplest Arugula Salad
There’s a place for making recipes like sourdough bread and a margherita pizza with homemade dough. But when it comes to side dishes, I want easy. This simple arugula salad is quite possibly the easiest salad you’ll make.
This simple arugula salad has become my go-to side dish because it requires zero actual cooking skills, comes together in under 10 minutes, and somehow manages to taste like something you’d order at a restaurant. The secret? High-quality ingredients and the perfect balance of peppery greens, bright lemon, and nutty Parmesan.
The Simplest Arugula Salad
Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6 to 8
Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan & Dairy Free (without Parmesan)
Ingredients
¾ cup Parmesan cheese shavings (about 1.5 ounces)*
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
8 cups (5 ounces) baby arugula (do not use standard arugula, usually sold in bunches)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice + zest of ½ lemon
