Arugula Salad (Insalata di Rucola)

This salad is delicious for entertaining, yet simple enough to become part of your weeknight repertoire.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup salad and 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese)

Ingredients

• 7  cups  trimmed arugula (about 5 ounces)
• 1/4  cup  thinly sliced shallots
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 4  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  water
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preparation

1. Place arugula in a large bowl. Combine shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, 1 tablespoon water, kosher salt, and black pepper; stir with a whisk. Pour over arugula; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

38 (76% from fat)

Fat:

3.2g (sat 0.8g,mono 2g,poly 0.3g)

Protein:

1.5g

Carbohydrate:

1.3g

Fiber:

0.3g

Cholesterol:

2mg

Iron:

0.3mg

Sodium:

102mg

Calcium:

57mg