Description
A vibrant Mediterranean salad with peppery arugula tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic. Bright, healthy, and perfect as a light meal or side.
Ingredients
4 cups arugula
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium lemons
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat arugula dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Finely grate lemon zest into a bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Whisk dressing until emulsified and fragrant. Adjust salt if needed.
Place arugula in a serving bowl. Drizzle dressing evenly over greens using a spoon or spray bottle.
Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or with optional toppings like sun-dried tomatoes or fennel.
Notes
Zest lemons first for maximum flavor intensity.
Chill dressing for 30 minutes to enhance flavor depth.
Use a kitchen scale for precise oil measurements.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Substitute arugula with spinach if preferred.
Reduce salt to 1/2 teaspoon for lower sodium.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: General
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 10.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
