Arugula isn’t to everyone’s taste, as it has a slightly spicy, peppery flavor. For those who can’t get enough of it, this salad with toasted pine nuts will hit the spot.
Yield: 4 servings
Time: 10 minutes
Tools
- kitchen towel
- bowl
- wooden spoon
- four salad plates
Ingredients
- 2 bunches arugula
- 5-6 T vinaigrette (or just 2 T balsamic vinegar + 4 T olive oil)
- salt
- pepper
- ¼ c parmesan, thinly sliced or coarsely grated
- ¼ c toasted* pine nuts
Directions
Wash and thoroughly dry arugula, then place in bowl.
Toss with vinaigrette, salt, and pepper, and transfer to salad plates.
Top with cheese and nuts.
Notes
* Toss the pine nuts with a tiny amount of oil and toast in a frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown. If the pan starts to smoke, turn down the heat.