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Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

An easy and elegant salad filled with flavor.
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Servings 4

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

Instructions
 

  • Put the arugula in a large bowl.
  • Make the lemon vinaigrette by putting the lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, dijon mustard, and salt into a Mason Jar and shake it vigorously.
  • Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the arugula and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the nuts over the salad and toss.
  • 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.