The Barefoot Contessa's Arugula with Parmesan

Elevate your salad game with The Barefoot Contessa's Arugula with Parmesan—an effortlessly elegant dish packed with vibrant flavors and luxurious simplicity. Featuring tender, peppery arugula topped with delicate ribbons of Parmesan cheese, this recipe is dressed in a tangy, perfectly balanced lemon and olive oil vinaigrette that comes together in just minutes. A sprinkling of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ties it all together, highlighting the freshness of each ingredient. This no-cook salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a sophisticated addition to holiday spreads, ready to serve in under 10 minutes. Perfect for lovers of easy, fresh, and gourmet recipes, this arugula salad offers a delightful combination of bold tastes and polished presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

5 cups arugula
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
0.25 cup lemon juice
0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese into thin ribbons and sprinkle over the arugula.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the arugula and Parmesan.

Step 5

Gently toss the salad until the arugula is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(331.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1196.4

Total Fat 127.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 644.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 18.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 612.9mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 437.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 3.2%