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5 from 4 votes

Easy Side Salad

This Arugula Salad Recipe comes together so quickly and makes the perfect side for so many dinners. With just a few ingredients you can have the most delicious and easy side salad.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: arugula, arugula salad, side dish, side salad
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 medium shallot sliced very thin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (the juice of about half a lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups packed arugula

Instructions

  • Put the thinly sliced shallots in the bottom of a small bowl, cover with lemon juice, and let sit for 10 minutes.
    1 medium shallot, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the shallots, whisking to combine. Taste the dressing and add more salt or pepper as needed. I typically go with about 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Add the arugula to a larger serving bowl. Pour the shallot, lemon, and olive oil mixture over. Toss to combine. (I often use my freshly washed hands, massaging the dressing into the arugula).
    4 cups packed arugula

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg