Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful arugula salad, ready in minutes! This easy recipe combines peppery arugula with crunchy pine nuts and salty Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a creamy Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer – it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 262.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad 76

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad

  • 5 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Raisins (quantity not found in recipe sources)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Shallot (quantity not found in recipe sources)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sugar (quantity not found in recipe sources)
  • Lemon Juice (quantity not found in recipe sources)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt & 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad

  1. **Toast the pine nuts:** Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool.
  2. **Prepare the vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. **Assemble the salad:** In a large bowl, combine the arugula, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. **Dress the salad:** Drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  5. **Serve immediately:** Enjoy your delicious and easy arugula salad!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

20g

Carbs

4g