Arugula and Parmesan Salad
Peppery arugula with shaved parmesan, lemon, and good olive oil.
Ingredients
- 100 g Arugula
- 40 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ½ Lemon
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Method
- Pile the arugula in a wide bowl.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon half, then dress the arugula with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss lightly.
- Shave parmesan over the top and serve.
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About Arugula and Parmesan Salad
The arugula and Parmesan salad is an Italian classic that proves how far three or four good ingredients can go. Peppery, slightly bitter arugula is dressed simply with lemon and olive oil and finished with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano, the whole thing a study in balance rather than complexity. It is the sort of salad that appears alongside pizza or a rich pasta in Italy, cutting through heavier food with its sharp, green bite.
Everything depends on the quality of what you use, since there is nowhere to hide: fruity extra-virgin olive oil, a real wedge of aged Parmesan shaved into salty flakes, and lemon squeezed fresh over the leaves. The dressing is added straight to the bowl and tossed lightly so the arugula stays lively rather than wilted. Ready in minutes, it works as a starter, a side, or a light lunch, and its low-carb, bright profile makes it an easy default when you want something crisp and clean.
Arugula and Parmesan Salad: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Arugula and Parmesan Salad?
A serving has about 216 calories — 8.5g protein, 3.4g carbs, 19.2g fat, 1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Arugula and Parmesan Salad gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Arugula and Parmesan Salad has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Arugula and Parmesan Salad dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How many servings does Arugula and Parmesan Salad make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.