I’m obsessed with arugula. I eat it in salads and put it in sandwiches, pasta and always on top of pizza. Here’s a delicious, low-fat salad that’s perfect for an easy lunch or to serve when entertaining. I scarfed this down over the weekend and I’m craving it again!
The touch of prosciutto adds a rich, gourmet taste to the salad without adding a lot of extra fat. Just one slice chopped up is great. If you’re a vegetarian just leave it out. This salad is awesome without it. Also, if arugula isn’t your thing, this would be tasty with fresh spinach or field greens (although I’m not a fan of field greens…at ALL.)
Enjoy!
Arugula, Parmesan Prosciutto Salad with Dijon Dressing (Serves 4)
Adapted from LaaLoosh
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 slice of prosciutto, sliced into small pieces
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, water, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and toss with some of the vinaigrette. (A little goes a long way. You can always add more later but you can’t undo adding too much!)
- Divide the salad evenly among 4 serving plates and garnish with shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.
I made this salad tonight and it was delicious! A new favorite for sure.. But what Arantha said about being careful about the amount of vinaigrette is true.. Less is more! Thanks for the great recipe
Thanks David! You’re the best. It’s a delicious salad. Glad you love arugula too!! XO