This bright and refreshing arugula salad recipe is made with just five simple ingredients including lemon juice, olive oil and shaved parmesan.
As a mother of two young boys ages 3 and 5, one thing I am very passionate about is getting them in the kitchen as much as possible. Not only do I believe that encouraging kids to cook will help set the foundation for healthy eating habits but it’s a great way to teach them life skills.
Hey, their future wives will thank me, right? One dish my kids love helping me with is putting together a quick salad.
This easy arugula salad recipe is made with just five simple ingredients including olive oil, lemon juice and shaved parmesan.
Jacob kept eating the shaved parmesan so I had to use some leftover shredded parmesan I had on hand in the refrigerator. Life with boys, right?
Of course, this salad is delicious on its own but we love serving it with grilled chicken in the summer months or even as a replacement for pasta with heartier dishes like eggplant parmesan.
However you decide to serve it, grab the kiddos or enlist help from friends. After all, cooking is always more fun when done with those you love.
Your fork is waiting.
Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan
Ingredients
- 8 cups Organic Arugula (Simple Truth)
- 2 tablespoons Organic Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Simple Truth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss until evenly coated in vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately to avoid wilting.
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Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
Nicole Vaziri
Love your arugula salad!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so happy you enjoyed it Nicole!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
Can’t wait to try this on top of a pizza crust!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s perfect on pizza!!
Joanne Bruno
Remy LOVES being in the kitchen with me, the only problem is she wants to DO way more than she is currently capable of lol (which is basically just watching). I can’t wait until she can actually help! And I love a good simple salad. Those parmesan shavings are such a salad highlight.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh I totally get it!! My kids are dying to use the knives lolol
Kristen M Chidsey
I absolutely LOVE the simple truth brand. This salad is calling to me!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s so good and affordable!
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale
This is absolutely delightful, friend! Love the simple, bright, yummy flavors, and I LOVE being in the kitchen with the kids! Such great life lessons and memories
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much my friend!!
shelly (cookies and cups)
Of course I have to take it here… but I have recently become obsessed with arugula on my pizza… so this looks like the perfect salad to top my slice :)
Liz DellaCroce
hahaha No seriously I LOVE it on pizza!!! It’s so good that way!
Baker by Nature
I could eat this every night!!! P.S. The photos of you two are SO cute!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much friend!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I LOVE Kroger and I LOVE this arugula salad!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you lady!
Sandy @ RE
This is one of my favorite salads, Liz. It’s so simple, but so good!
Liz DellaCroce
I am a sucker for simple!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I loooove arugula! This simple salad could go with ANY meal!
Liz DellaCroce
Exactly – super versatile!
2pots2cook
So happy to see you enjoy cooking with kids. That is how we prepare them to be creative and complete! And yes, salad is great !
Liz DellaCroce
Yes exactly!! Thank you!