READY IN 15 mins

Easy Arugula Salad

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"So easy even I could make it, and I am a beginning cook! It looks very presentable for guests and takes only minutes" — KELLID26

Directions

In a large plastic bowl with a lid, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, oil, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and shake to mix.
Divide salad onto plates, and top with slices of avocado.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 22, 2007

This is a great salad and is so simple to make. And just in time for summer when the farmer's market is in full swing! I used normal tomatoes because I didn't have cherry tomatoes on hand and used toasted the pine nuts to bring out the flavor. I also added cranberries, which I think are a must. The sweetness compliments with the spicy/bitter arugula. My one last suggestion to let this salad sit for a few minutes. It tastes better that way. This is a keeper. I'll definitely make it again.

—SMARIGOLD717

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 27, 2013

I don't think arugula is at its best on its own. It's so peppery and pungent I think that it's better combined with another, milder green. Even so, this was still rather ho-hum in flavor, which surprised me because I liked the combination of ingredients. The dressing also reaffirmed for me that I like a ratio of 3:1 oil to vinegar, not 2:1. Too tangy and peppery as written.

—naples34102

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Dec 01, 2005

I'd give it more stars if I could. I serve this salad for my regular family dinners or company evenings or large gatherings. Everybody loves it - always. At this point I'm regulary asked to bring it along with every invitaton as in Please join us and bring THE SALAD. Thanks Kellid26!

—bkcj

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May 31, 2004

I like this with the Parmesan not grated but cut into thin slices. If you like Arugula, you'll like this salad. I substituted a normal vinegar instead of the rice vinegar and it still tasted yummy.

—JOLIVIA

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Jul 29, 2005

Very Good! My husband and I eat raddichio & arugula salad seasoned with olive oil and red wine vinegar everyday with dinner. This was a nice twist on our usual favorite. I did use our red wine vinegar in place of rice vinegar and omitted the avocado since I didn't have one. Still excellent - Thanks Kelli

—Rushlove

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Aug 15, 2007

I made this salad last night with some organic arugula. I used sesame seeds instead of pine nuts, but kept everything else the same. It was fast and extremely tasty!

—lwhetstone

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Oct 16, 2005

This dressing was sooooo easy and the perfect compliment for arugula. It was quick and tasted great.

—STREAKA

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Oct 18, 2006

UNBELIEVABLE. The Parmesan and the dressing go together perfectly and really complement the zippiness of the arugula. I used a homemade nut/seed mix (pumpkin seeds, roasted soy nuts, walnuts) instead of the pine nuts because I didn't have them, and it was still great. I also added dried cherries for color and a touch of sweetness - just the thing! You could also use craisins. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was out of this world. I couldn't get enough of it!

—WITZKEN

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Nutrition

Calories
262 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
10.1 g
3%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
23.6 g
36%

Fiber
5.9 g
24%

Protein
6.7 g
13%

Sodium
400 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Arugula Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 262
Calories from Fat: 212

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.6g 36 %
Saturated Fat 3.9g 20 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 400mg 16 %
** Potassium 561mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.1g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 5.9g 24 %
Protein 6.7g 13 %
** Sugars 1.2g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 29 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 24 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 49 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.