Description
Jamie Oliver’s arugula salad dazzles with Mediterranean charm. Fresh rocket leaves mingle with zesty parmesan shavings, creating a light yet sophisticated dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups arugula
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by whisking together honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until the ingredients emulsify smoothly.
- Gently add crisp, peppery arugula leaves to the dressing, carefully folding and coating each leaf to ensure an even distribution of the tangy marinade.
- Elegantly garnish the salad with delicate, thin shavings of aged Parmesan cheese, creating a delightful sharp contrast to the peppery greens. Finish with an additional light dusting of cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor complexity. This vibrant salad yields approximately 4 generous servings.
Notes
- Unexpected Flavor Boost: Toasting pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet amplifies their nutty richness and adds a deep, warm complexity to the salad’s overall taste profile.
- Smart Storage Strategy: Keep leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, giving you a quick flavor enhancer for future salads or quick meal preparations.
- Cheese Selection Tips: Opt for freshly grated Parmesan with a robust, tangy flavor that melts perfectly into the salad’s delicate leaves, creating an irresistible texture combination.
- Leafy Green Freshness Hack: Gently pat arugula dry with clean kitchen towels after washing to prevent soggy leaves and maintain that crisp, peppery crunch that makes this salad special.
- Dressing Customization: Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender to introduce subtle flavor nuances that complement the peppery arugula and sharp Parmesan.
- Temperature Trick: Let ingredients sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before assembling to enhance their natural flavors and ensure a more harmonious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg