The Perfect 5-Minute Arugula Salad with Parmesan
This everyday arugula salad is, hands down, the salad I make most often in my own kitchen. It takes less than five minutes, but the combination of the lemon and flaky sea salt makes the arugula absolutely sing. It’s light, refreshing, and the perfect earthy companion to everything from grilled steak to a rich pasta.
Prep5 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total5 minutes mins
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chef-tested salad, easy salad recipe, elevated salad recipe, no cook salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 190kcal
- 2½ oz baby arugula
- ⅓ cup Parmesan, grated
- 1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium lemon, juiced, about 3-4 Tbsp
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Make the salad. Place arugula in a large serving bowl, then sprinkle with ⅓ cup grated parmesan. Drizzle with 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon on top, then sprinkle with ½ tsp flaky sea salt. Toss, if wanted. Serve immediately!
- Serves 2 as a big salad, or 4 as an appetizer.
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 983IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg