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Simple arugula salad

Name: Simple arugula salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 5-ounce package of pre-washed arugula; 1 handful of cherry tomatoes (optional); 3 ounces good parmesan cheese; 1 ounce fresh lemon juice; 3 ounces good peppery olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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SKILL LEVEL :

Easy and quick

5 minutes and 5 ingredients

My friend Janis taught me how to make this peppery arugula salad. I make this salad in three situations:

When I want an assertive salad that won't compete with my entree.
When I have no time.
When my fridge is empty and my salad ingredients are limited.

Just because it is simple, doesn't mean this salad is plain. I think it is downright delicious. Janis confessed she eats it most every night.

The tomatoes are optional in this salad. They are not needed, but I like the color and the extra nutrition, so if I have them on hand I usually toss them in. Plus, they improve the photograph!

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Lemon, olive oil dressing & parmigiano reggiano

The dressing is made with just fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. I like to use a good peppery virgin olive oil that can stand up to the arugula. Rather than domestic parmesan cheese I use Italian parmigiano reggiano. It makes a world of difference. Costco sells a great one for a very good price.