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

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Ingredients for Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad

5 cups arugula
1/4 cup pine nuts
Raisins
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sugar
Lemon, Juice Of
1/4 teaspoon salt & 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)

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How to Make Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad

**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.
**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.
**Assemble the salad:** In a large bowl, combine the arugula, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
**Dress the salad:** Drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
**Serve immediately:** Enjoy your delicious and easy arugula salad!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

20g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad?

Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad?

Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad has approximately 262.5 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad?

The key ingredients for Arugula Pine Nuts And Parmesan Salad are Arugula, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Shallot, Dijon Mustard. See the full list with measurements above.