Thursday, May 19, 2011

Arugula Salad with Walnuts


Arugula is a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese. Make sure your arugula is young and tender as older leaves can be bitter.

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 2

Ingredients:
•1 bunch arugula
•1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing:
•1 TBSP. fresh lemon juice
•1 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
•Sea salt and black pepper to taste
•1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
•2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
•2 TBSP. chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
Press garlic and set aside. Wash and dry arugula. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine onions and arugula and toss with dressing. Sprinkle salad with walnuts just before serving.

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