Simple arugula salad – an easy green dish that packs a lot of flavor. Because arugula is so “peppery,” it stands on its own super well, and I find that it doesn’t need a lot of jazzing up. Pairing this salad green with a simple lemon juice + olive oil dressing balances out the peppery punch nicely. I love how light this dressing is! In my opinion, you don’t want to use a heavy dressing (we’re talking to you, ranch) which drowns out the fresh bite from the greens. Let the arugula shine!
If you’re making dinner and looking for a simple side – this is your dish. It’s healthy, quick, easy, and cheap. What’s not to love?
I added freshly grated parm into the mix for a little saltiness, but I’d be fibbing if I said it all made it onto the salad. A little grated parm doubles as the best nibble while you make dinner…
Serve this salad as a main course by using the greens as a base for some leftover protein from a previous dish. Our favorite leftovers for pairing? Sheet Pan Salmon, Black Peppercorn Cast Iron Steak, Coconut Chicken Tenders, and Goat Cheese Sautéed Chicken.
Also pairs well with: Asparagus, Bacon, + Caramelized Onion Quiche, Kale, Sausage, + Mushroom Breakfast Casserole, and Fall Squash Frittata.
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