Description
This Lemon Arugula Salad is fresh, versatile, and perfect for any meal. It combines arugula, romaine hearts, herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette topped with pickled onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Romaine hearts (chopped)
- 5 ounces Arugula (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped, optional)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese (grated)
- 1 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup Pickled Red Onions (optional)
- 1 batch Lemon Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Toast the slivered almonds. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add 1 cup slivered almonds to a dry baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, stir, and bake for another 2 minutes. Continue every 2 minutes until fragrant and dark brown. Set aside to cool.
- Wash and dry the romaine hearts. Chop into bite-size pieces and add to a large serving bowl.
- Chop the arugula, removing any tough stems.
- Chop the fresh dill or any preferred herb.
- Zest 1 lemon onto the greens using a microplane grater.
- Add red pepper flakes to the greens and toss together.
- Add grated Pecorino Romano cheese on top of the tossed greens.
- Add toasted slivered almonds.
- Add pickled red onions if using.
- Top with Lemon Vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
- Store undressed greens, onions, and vinaigrette separately in the fridge. Keep toasted almonds covered at room temperature. Assemble when ready to serve.
- Dressed salad should be eaten right away or within 24 hours if stored in the fridge.
Notes
- Customize with your choice of herbs.
- Use fresh cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Lemon Arugula Salad, salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad