Fresh and peppery Arugula (rocket), delicious parmesan shavings and a generous drizzle of rich balsamic glaze. This Arugula Salad is the perfect side dish for so many Italian favorites.
About this recipe:
This Arugula salad recipe will show you how to make a beautifully rich balsamic glaze using only two ingredients!
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Ingredients
- Arugula (rocket)
- Parmesan
- Balsamic vinegar
- Brown sugar
See recipe card for quantities.
Step by step photographs:
- Step 1: To a pan, add your balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
- Step 2: Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Turn the heat off and allow to cool, the balsamic glaze will gradually thicken when cooling.
- Step 4: To a salad bowl, add your arugula.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with your shavings of parmesan cheese.
- Step 6: Drizzle with a generous amount of your balsamic glaze.
Variations
I paired this Arugula salad with a rich balsamic glaze, however there are other dressings that will also compliment the peppery Arugula:
- Lemon and balsamic vinaigrette - combine olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a splash of balsamic vinegar and a touch of honey to create a beautiful lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
- Honey and mustard dressing- combine olive oil, a splash of apple cider vinegar, teaspoon of honey and dijon mustard and you will create a perfectly balanced honey mustard dressing.
Which recipes can I pair this Arugula salad with?
This salad is the perfect side dish for so many of your Italian favorites, here are some suggestions and the links to the recipes:
- Easy Pesto pasta - the perfect accompaniment to this fresh and vibrant pasta dish.
- Authentic Italian Carbonara - Compliment this rich, creamy pasta recipe with a crips Arugula Salad.
- Gnocchi with brown butter and sage - brighten up this comforting gnocchi recipe by pairing it with this Arugula salad.
Equipment
To make the Parmesan shavings that you need for this recipe all you need is a vegetable peeler. Carefully run your peeler across your block of Parmesan and see just how easy it is to make perfect shavings. Alternatively, most cheese graters have a side that creates shavings rather than grating.
Storage
Refrigeration - Add your salad to an airtight container and place in the fridge, good for up to 3 days. For the balsamic glaze, add to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month!
Top Tip
Be patient with your balsamic glaze! When you first remove it from the heat, it will not be the consistency that you want. Don't panic though! As the mixture cools down it slowly thickens into the gorgeous sticky glaze that you want for your Arugula salad.
FAQ
Yes, but it won't be an Arugula salad anymore! Other leafy greens that pair well with this balsamic glaze are watercress and baby spinach.
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Recipe
Arugula Salad
Fresh and peppery Arugula (rocket), delicious parmesan shavings and a generous drizzle of rich balsamic glaze. This Arugula Salad is the perfect side dish for so many Italian favorites.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (60g) Arugula (rocket)
- ¼ cup (30g) Parmesan cheese shavings
- 1 cup (250ml) balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (30g) brown sugar
Instructions
- To a pan, add your balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and allow to cool, the balsamic glaze will gradually thicken when cooling.
- To a salad bowl, add your arugula.
- Sprinkle with your shavings of parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with a generous amount of your balsamic glaze.
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