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Arugula Salad with Parmesan (Best Rocket Salad)

This easy and delicious peppery rocket salad recipe is made with a homemade honey lemon balsamic vinaigrette topped with pine nuts and parmesan cheese.
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 205kcal
Author Rebecca Taig

Ingredients

Rocket (Arugula) Salad Mix

  • 5 oz baby arugula (4-5 cups), washed and dried
  • 2 oz (½ cup) shaved parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons pine nuts
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Honey Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 4 tablespoons (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon (21g) honey
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) dijon mustard
  • pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the rocket salad. Combine your fresh, dry arugula with 1 ounce of shaved parmesan, 2 tablespoons of pine nuts, and a dash of salt and pepper
    Rocket Salad in a bowl with parmesan and pine nuts.
  • Make the vinaigrette. Whisk the honey, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then slowly pour in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until emulsified.
    Lemon balsamic dressing in a glass jar.
  • Toss the salad with the vinaigrette. Pour about half of the vinaigrette over the salad, coating it evenly—you’ll likely have some left over—and toss well. Top with the remaining pine nuts and extra parmesan shavings, then serve immediately.
    Any leftover vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
    Arugula (Rocket Salad) in a white bowl with cheese and lemons.

Notes

Storage
This salad is best served the day it's made, though you can prepare everything up to the point of adding the vinaigrette ahead of time.
Pro Tip
Pour on the vinaigrette before serving to avoid soggy leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg