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Fresh Arugula Salad

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Difficulty Beginner
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Brighten up your meal with our Fresh Arugula Salad, a vibrant and invigorating dish that combines the peppery bite of arugula with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad features crisp arugula leaves tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced radishes, and crunchy cucumber, all enhanced by a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a refreshing starter or a light main course, this salad offers a burst of flavor and a nutritious boost in every bite. Embrace the simplicity of high-quality ingredients and enjoy a salad that's as delicious as it is wholesome.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups • baby arugula
  • 2 ripe • pears, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup • blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup • walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • • Balsamic vinaigrette (recipe below)
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup • balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon • Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon • honey
  • • Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine baby arugula, thinly sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped toasted walnuts.
  3. Serve: Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the arugula salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Keywords: Arugula, Fresh, Salad, Zesty, Nutritious, Vegetables, Lemon vinaigrette, Pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, Crisp
Read it online: https://www.beveragetraining.com/recipe/fresh-arugula-salad/