Lemon Olive Oil Arugula Salad with Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
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Fresh, bright, and beautifully simple, this Lemon Olive Oil Arugula Salad with Sicilian Lemon Balsamic is the kind of recipe that makes everyday ingredients feel special. Peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy cheese, and toasted pine nuts come together with a sunny citrus dressing that is light, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather meals.
Our Lemon Olive Oil adds a smooth, fresh citrus flavor, while Sicilian Lemon Balsamic brings a sweet-tart finish that makes every bite pop. This easy arugula salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled chicken or seafood, or a beautiful addition to any summer table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy fresh salad recipe
- Made with bright Lemon Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
- Perfect for spring and summer meals
- Pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or pasta
Tracey’s Tip: This salad is best dressed just before serving so the arugula stays crisp and fresh. Add grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp to make it a lovely light meal.
Lemon Olive Oil Arugula Salad with Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Salads
Cuisine
Mediterranean-Inspired
Author:
Servings
Serves 4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Calories
186
A fresh, simple salad full of bright citrus flavor. Peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy cheese, and toasted pine nuts are tossed with Lemon Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon Balsamic for a light, sunny dressing.
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh arugula
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup shaved Parmesan or crumbled feta
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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
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2 tbsp Lemon Olive Oil
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1 tbsp Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together Lemon Olive Oil, Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, cheese, and toasted pine nuts to a large serving bowl.
Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
Optional Variations
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
Swap pine nuts for walnuts or sliced almonds.
Use goat cheese or fresh mozzarella for a creamier finish.
Tracey’s Notes
This is such a beautiful everyday salad. The Lemon Olive Oil keeps it fresh and bright, and the Sicilian Lemon Balsamic adds just the right sweet-tart finish.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 1 cup
- per serving
- Calories
- 186
- Carbs
- 6 grams
- 2%
- Protein
- 7 grams
- 13%
- Fat
- 16 grams
- 25%
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- 22%
- Cholesterol
- 9 milligrams
- 3%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- 4%
- Sugar
- 3 grams
- Sodium
- 321 milligrams
- 14%
- Iron
- 1 milligrams
- 7%
- Potassium
- 219 milligrams
- 6%