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Arugula Salad with Parmesan 🥗🧀✨


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
(Serves 4)

Salad base:

  • 6 cups fresh arugula (you love leafy greens!)
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium options!)

Lemon vinaigrette:

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice (you love citrus!)
  • 1 tsp sugar-free honey or monk fruit sweetener (blood sugar friendly—you love this!)
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional add-ins:

  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds (you love nuts!)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Shaved fennel or red onion

Instructions

1. Make dressing:
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sugar-free honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2. Toss salad:
In a large bowl, combine arugula and Parmesan. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently.
3. Serve:
Top with optional add-ins. Serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
Use freshly shaved Parmesan—pre-grated lacks flavor and meltability.
Dress just before serving—arugula wilts quickly.
Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium Parmesan + skip added salt
→ Boost brightness with extra lemon zest
Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 2g per serving
Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <3g net carbs/serving
→ Add extra olive oil for healthy fats
Make ahead:
→ Prep dressing 3 days ahead
→ Store arugula dry; assemble last minute

Storage & Serving Ideas
Best served fresh—arugula softens quickly.
Serving ideas:
→ As a starter before grilled meats or fish
→ With a poached egg for light lunch
→ Alongside soup or roasted veggies

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):
Prep Time: 5 min | Total Time: 5 min
Calories: 140 | Protein: 6g | Net Carbs: 2g | Fats: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Gluten-Free • Low-Sodium Adaptable • Blood Sugar Friendly • Low-Carb/Keto Friendly