Arugula And Avocado Salad With Shaved Parmesan Recipe

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful arugula and avocado salad! This simple yet elegant recipe, inspired by *Raising the Salad Bar*, combines peppery arugula, creamy avocado, and salty shaved Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect light lunch, side dish, or appetizer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 202.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arugula And Avocado Salad With Shaved Parmesan

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How to Make Arugula And Avocado Salad With Shaved Parmesan

  1. **Make the Lemon Vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. **Whisk in Olive Oil:** Slowly drizzle in 4 tablespoons olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.
  3. **Prepare the Arugula:** In a large bowl, gently toss 5 ounces of arugula with 2 tablespoons of the lemon vinaigrette.
  4. **Add Avocado:** Arrange thin slices of 1 ripe avocado over the arugula.
  5. **Shave Parmesan:** Using a vegetable peeler, shave generous amounts of Parmesan cheese over the avocado and arugula.
  6. **Drizzle & Season:** Drizzle the remaining lemon vinaigrette over the salad and season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  7. **Serve Immediately:** Enjoy your delicious and refreshing arugula and avocado salad!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

14g

Carbs

1g