Arugula Salad

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This arugula salad has sourdough croutons and lemon vinaigrette for the perfect crunch and zest. I love to have this as a side with roast chicken but you can also have it for a healthy lunch or make it a complete meal with your favorite protein. These croutons and vinaigrette can also be used on any of your favorite salads. This recipe serves four.

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Arugula Salad

Author: Austin Havens

This simple arugula salad has homemade sourdough croutons and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

What ingredients you need to make sourdough croutons

• 1/3 sourdough boule
• avocado (or olive) oil
• garlic powder
• black pepper

What ingredients you need to make lemon vinaigrette

• 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup of avocado (or olive) oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• salt and black pepper
• garlic powder
• dry parsley
• dry oregano

What ingredients you need to make arugula salad

• 5 oz bag of baby arugula
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
• 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)

Instructions

How to make sourdough croutons

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. cut sourdough into cubes.
3. toss in a light amount of oil, garlic, and pepper.
4. line evenly on a baking sheet.
5. bake for about 20 minutes. toss halfway through.

How to make lemon vinaigrette

1. squeeze lemon juice into measuring cup.
2. add in red wine vinegar, honey, and seasonings.
3. whisk together all ingredients.
4. taste and adjust if needed. you can add a bit more honey or oil if it tastes to acidic or you prefer a sweeter dressing.

How to make arugula salad

1. thinly slice red onion and place in warm water for 10 minutes. (this helps take a bit of the bite)
2. line bowl starting with arugula, red onion, carrots, and parmesan cheese.
3. slowly pour dressing and toss all together.
4. top with croutons and serve!

Notes

Tip: If you don’t think you and your crew will eat all of the salad, you can set some of the croutons aside for leftovers so they don’t get soggy overnight)

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