BON APPETIT'S ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON-PARMESAN DRESSING

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Bon Appetit's Arugula Salad With Lemon-Parmesan Dressing image

Found on the epicurious.com website via Bon Appetit April 2009. "(This)makes a great side dish, but this salad is even better as a pizza topping. Brush the with olive oil, sprinkle it with sea salt and shredded mozzarella, then bake. When the pizza comes out of the oven, top it with the salad." Note: the lemon flavor in the dressing is very pronounced. *Update 1 January 2012*: I prepared this last week again but had no standard lemons on hand and substituted Meyer lemon juice and zest. Wow! fyi, cg

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (asiago, reggiano, etc. can replace Parmesan if you wish)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (*fresh*!)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
4 cups packed baby arugula (rocket)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (I omitted the tomatoes because my main dish contained them) or 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced (I omitted the tomatoes because my main dish contained them)
1 tablespoon pine nuts (my addition) or 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted (my addition)

Steps:

  • Blend salad dressing ingredients in a mini food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before tossing the dressing with the greens.
  • Combine arugula and tomatoes in large salad bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Garnish with pine nuts or walnuts.
  • Servings are estimated.

Rj Faruk
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Muhammad Mudasir
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Niran Vaughan-Cox
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple, delicious, and healthy.


Stormy Pierce
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Parmesan cheese.


Prem Bahadur
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Rodney Jackson
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Nihat Pro
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


tala bonga
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Trequawn Matthews
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I'm not usually a fan of arugula, but this salad changed my mind. The peppery flavor of the arugula was perfectly complemented by the lemon-parmesan dressing.


Ashadul Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of richness.


King videos
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Delicious and refreshing salad! The lemon-parmesan dressing was a perfect balance of tangy and savory. I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.