Ina Garten Arugula Salad Recipe
You must try this Ina Garten Arugula Salad Recipe today. This salad is very crisp, fresh, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of fresh baby arugula leaves.
- 2 tablespoons of good olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 4 ounces of Parmesan cheese shaved.
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes optional.
Instructions
Wash the Greens
- Rinse the baby arugula in cold water very gently. Dry them well so the dressing sticks better.
Prepare the Dressing
- Put olive oil and lemon juice in a jar. Add the salt and the black pepper now.
Shake the Jar
- Close the lid and shake the jar very hard. This mixes the oil and juice into a sauce.
Place the Leaves
- Put the dry arugula into your large wooden bowl. Make sure the leaves have plenty of room.
Add the Dressing
- Pour the lemon dressing over the green arugula leaves. Use only as much as you really need.
Toss the Salad
- Use your clean hands or tongs to toss well. Every leaf should have a little bit of oil.
Shave the Cheese
- Use a peeler to make thin cheese ribbons. Add them to the top of the salad bowl.
Final Seasoning
- Sprinkle a tiny bit more salt on top. This makes the flavor of the cheese pop.
Serve it Fresh
- Plate the salad immediately so it stays very crisp. Do not let it sit for too long.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Always use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled juice.
- Make sure the arugula is very dry before tossing.
- Shave the Parmesan cheese right before you serve it.
- Do not over-dress the leaves or they will wilt.
- Add a little bit of honey for sweetness.
- Use a wooden bowl to keep the salad cool.
- Add toasted pine nuts for a nice crunchy bite.