Arugula Parmesan Salad

Time: 15 minutes. Arugula has a distinctive, appealingly peppery flavor. Use just a touch of sweet balsamic vinegar to enhance rather than mask it.

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  plus 2 tsp. red-wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1  small garlic clove, minced
• 6  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2  bags arugula (5 or 6 oz. each)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh herbs such as chervil, tarragon, flat-leaf parsley, and chives
• 3  ounces  parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Preparation

1. In a bowl, whisk together vinegars, garlic, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Put arugula in a large bowl and toss with herbs and dressing. Add parmesan, then toss one more time.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

142 (82% from fat)

Protein:

4.8g

Fat:

13g (sat 3.3)

Carbohydrate:

2g

Fiber:

0.6g

Sodium:

181mg

Cholesterol:

7.2mg