Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette is a light, zesty salad featuring fresh arugula, marinated artichokes, shaved Parmesan, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a quick lunch or flavorful side, this salad is simple, fresh, and ready in under 20 minutes.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette (makes enough for 1 large salad):
1/4cupfresh lemon juicefrom about 2 lemons
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
1tspDijon mustard
1tbspgarlicminced
1tsphoney
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
Fresh arugula
Shaved Parmesan
Lemon crunchlemon-seasoned crispy toppings or breadcrumbs
Marinated artichokesdrained and chopped
Cherry tomatoeshalved
Instructions
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and honey. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Prepare the salad: In a large serving bowl, add arugula, shaved Parmesan, chopped marinated artichokes, and cherry tomatoes.
Dress and toss: Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat everything evenly.
Top and serve: Sprinkle with lemon crunch and serve immediately.