Arugula Salad With Shaved Manchego Recipe

Impress your guests with this stunning Arugula Salad featuring thinly shaved Manchego cheese! Quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Inspired by a favorite recipe from my best friend Judy, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a sophisticated appetizer. Get ready to elevate your salad game!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 109.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arugula Salad With Shaved Manchego

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How to Make Arugula Salad With Shaved Manchego

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar until well combined.
  2. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Add 5 oz of arugula, 1/4 cup of drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds to the bowl.
  5. Gently toss to coat the arugula with the dressing.
  6. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave 4 oz of Manchego cheese.
  7. Add half of the shaved Manchego to the salad and toss gently to combine.
  8. Divide the salad among four serving plates or salad bowls.
  9. Top each serving with the remaining shaved Manchego.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g