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Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

An easy and elegant salad filled with flavor.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 bags, boxes, bunches fresh arugula
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese shaved
  • 1/4 cup toasted pepitas or pine nuts
  • 1-2 lemons, juice of
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 medium sized shallot finely diced
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Put the arugula in a large bowl.
  2. Make the lemon vinaigrette by putting the lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, dijon mustard, and salt into a Mason Jar and shake it vigorously.
  3. Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the arugula and toss to coat.
  4. Sprinkle the nuts over the salad and toss.
  5. Shave the Parmesan over the top of the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

I do not toast the pine nuts. Use one large lemon or two small lemons for the dressing.