Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright, zesty, and effortlessly elegant, this Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing addition to any meal. Featuring peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, nutty toasted pine nuts, and delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese, this salad is tossed in a tangy, homemade lemon vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard and a touch of honey for balance. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a vibrant side dish or a light appetizer. The toasted pine nuts and freshly squeezed lemon juice add a sophisticated twist, making this salad an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Serve it fresh and watch it steal the spotlight at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Arugula
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts, toasted
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Toast the pine nuts: Place a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring occasionally, until they're golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula leaves and cherry tomato halves.

Step 5

Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the arugula and tomatoes. Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Add the shaved Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts on top of the salad.

Step 7

Lightly toss again to distribute the cheese and nuts but be gentle to maintain the texture of the cheese shavings.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	501.7 grams (501.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1243

Total Fat 113.50g	146%
Saturated Fat 33.50g	168%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 2541mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 25.40g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 13.50g
Protein 48.10g	96%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1502mg	116%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1037mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.7%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 7.7%