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Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Published: Jun 10, 2022 · Last Updated: Jun 10, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Arugula salad with parmesan is so easy to make! This simple arugula salad uses lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and parmesan cheese for a delicious bright healthy side dish.

arugula salad with shaved parmesan on top

Sometimes simple salads are the best. When I'm eating a salad as my main dish, I want it packed with fruit, protein, nuts, and a ton of veggies. But as a side dish (or even on top of chicken), a simple salad like this arugula salad is perfect.

In this arugula salad recipe, the arugula adds a bit of spicy greens, the fresh lemon juice adds brightness, and the parmesan cheese adds a little umami saltiness. It's such a delicious combination and this simple salad is so easy to make!

Ingredients:

  • Arugula
  • Lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt

What is arugula?

Arugula is a peppery and slightly spicy green. It can have a slightly bitter taste, and is similar in size to baby spinach. It's delicious added to other greens in a salad, or eaten as the main star in a salad!

In some countries, it's referred to as "rocket."

Customization ideas:

While I typically make this peppery arugula salad with just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if you prefer you can make a quick and easy lemon dressing. Make it by whisking together extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice (and honey for a touch of sweetness).

For a little extra crunch, top your salad with sliced almonds or your favorite chopped nut.

You can also crisp up a little bacon or prosciutto if you're feeling fancy, and sprinkle that over your salad.

Tools needed:

  • Citrus juicer - while this is optional (and you can always squeeze lemon with your hands), I love using a citrus juicer because it means no seeds sneak into my salad!
  • Peeler - to get the thin shavings of parmesan cheese, I use a Y vegetable peeler.

Serving ideas:

I love serving this arugula salad with chicken cutlets, chicken piccata, or in a CAVA-inspired grains and greens bowl. It's also delicious on the side of salmon like this salmon en papillote.

How to make the arugula salad:

To make arugula salad with shaved parmesan, first add your arugula to a large bowl.

Add the lemon juice (or an easy salad dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and honey), a sprinkling of black pepper, and a little sea salt and toss to combine.

Plate as desired, then add freshly shaved parmesan to the top of the arugula salad.

Serve and enjoy!

arugula salad with lemon in a white bowl

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arugula salad with shaved parmesan

Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Recipe by Aimee
Arugula salad with parmesan is so easy to make! This simple arugula salad uses lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and parmesan cheese for a delicious bright healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups arugula
  • ½ lemon
  • black pepper
  • sea salt
  • parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add the arugula to a large bowl.
  • Squeeze lemon juice from ½ a lemon, then sprinkle salt and black pepper over the top. Toss to combine.
  • Plate, then shave some fresh parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1005IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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