I mentioned last week I’m all about keeping dinners simple, especially during the week, and this salad is as simple as it gets. It literally takes minutes to pull together. I love throwing together a simple green salad to serve alongside grilled meat with veggies or even rice for a balanced and healthy dinner.
Arugula is one of my favorite leafy greens, with its strong peppery flavor, and it’s a nice change from other greens such as spinach and kale. Arugula is loaded with antioxidants and is a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
The dressing is perhaps the best part to any salad and this champagne vinaigrette gives this one a nice smooth finish. It’s light and flavorful with a touch of sweetness that balances out the peppery flavor from the arugula nicely. This salad is simple, yet elegant enough for a dinner party, and best of all it’s healthy, fresh and flavorful.
- 5 oz.. container Arugula
- ¼ cup slivered red onions
- chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Champagne Vinaigrette:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- ½ cup good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, and honey. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Store dressing in a jar with a lid.
- Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Add in the red onions. Using a vegetable peeler, shave sheets of Parmesan cheese onto salad.
- Serve salad on to four individual plates. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
mmmm perfect Spring time salad!
I love all vinegars so I am loving this dressing!
That vinaigrette looks so simple and easy to make! I wanna try that! 🙂
It’s so simple and so good
I love this salad + dressing! I’m with you. A simple salad + grilled meat or fish makes the ultimate weeknight meal!
Thanks.
Thanks. I hope you have a great week
Yes! Quick, easy and healthy