Arugula Salad with Parsley and Lemon Vinaigrette | Recipe

This salad recipe is easily thrown together for a nutrient-packed meal or a side to your Italian pizza. With spicy arugula as its base, it’s heart-healthy and packed with flavor.

Mix with carrots and tomatoes, then top with parsley, sunflower seeds, and parmesan — or skip the cheese if you’re being calorie-conscious. Then, a lemony vinaigrette adds just the right tang to cut through the arugula.

Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Recipe by Gardenuity

Recipe rating: N/A

Course: SaladsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Heart-healthy arugula makes up the base of this salad. Mixed with carrots, tomatoes, parmesan, parsley, and lemon vinaigrette, this salad is a zippy tangy recipe.

Ingredients

5 cups arugula
4 medium carrots, shaved into ribbons
1/2 cup smoked salmon
⅓ cup Parmesan shavings
3 Tbsp chopped sunflower seeds
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
For the dressing:
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp salt

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and sea salt.
Place arugula, carrots, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds, and parsley on top.
Drizzle extra dressing as desired and serve immediately!