Lemon Dressing for the best Arugula Parmeasan Salad

 Arugula with a lemon vinaigrette and parmesan cheese ranks right up on my favorite salads list. Because of the simplicity of the salad ingredients (arugula and cheese only), the dressing is really important. Over the years, I've found that a lemon vinaigrette vs only olive oil and lemon juice tastes best.  Here's dressing that I prefer: Note: This is a fabulous dressing that could be used on any green salad.

Lemon Vinaigrette for Arugula Salad

Vinaigrette

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1-2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Salad

5 oz arugula

1/3 cup Parmesan (shaved is traditional, but any will do)

Directions:

Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar.  Cover and shake 30 seconds or until well combined.

Wash arugula and place in bowl.  Pour on 2 Tbsp of the dressing to start and toss (you don't want it over dressed). Then add the Parm and toss again.  Serve immediately.