fresh arugula salad
fresh lemon arugula salad is a healthy, raw, vegan, wheat and gluten free k.i.s.s. (keep it simple salad) recipe that plays with the taste buds. often people are leery of the arugula and its bold flavor. it’s not called the salad rocket for nothing! i’m a huge fan of arugula and use it in many rawcipes.
my good friend kari, mythologydesigns.com, recently introduced me to joanna, joannapowellstudio.com, another talented local artist during a studio sale at the university. with so many beautiful pieces to choose from it was a difficult decision but i went with the bowl in the picture above and i love it! check out joanna’s work and pick up a great piece to hold your very own fresh arugula salad.
fresh arugula salad
2 cups tightly packed arugula
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice mixer (i prefer tangy and generally use 2TB)
1-2 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil (typically i go with less oil, it’s really about preference)
up to 1/8 teaspoons sea salt
mix everything in a bowl and serve. serves 1-2.
Arugual salad is a favorite of mine and really not sure why other people aren’t jumping on board to make and eat this great salad.
i agree, i LOVE arugula but i’ve heard a number of people say they don’t care for it…honestly, i’m sure they’ve tried it before or if it just hasn’t been prepped correctly. cheers!
I love arugula, I will have to try this salad with
I’m always up for new salad options to keep things for getting boring. This salad looks delicious! Looking forward to trying it with dinner this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
What a delicious combination! I love arugula and want to eat more of it 🙂 Thanks for this recipe!
Ahhhh! Arugula is my fave so I’m def checking out this salad – thanks babe!
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I love arugula and have it often. I once had some from a neighbors garden and it was too strong for me. It is interesting how store bought isn’t as spicy!
i’ve noticed that when i find it at the farmers market and i believe it’s because the store bought is baby arugula and your neighbors was most likely a more mature plant. if you add a healthy fat based dressing, like a creamy avocado to your neighbors arugula, it might help the spice for you (:
Arugula is one of my favorite leafy greens. The flavor is so amazing and goes so well with so many different vinaigrettes.
it really does and i love it’s spicy little kick (:
Arugula is such a flavorful leafy green, but it’s so underutilized. This salad sounds so delicious. I love the simplicity. It would be perfect for a quick snack or light lunch.
i agree kimberly, it is underutilized but so delightful (:
I love the simplicity and deliciousness from this arugula salad. Using olive oil and lemon juice to enhance the leaves’ flavor is brilliant. Great recipe!
thanks aarika! simple should be my middle name and the arugula simply speaks for itself (:
Keeping it light and perfect tangy tasting.