Simple Arugula Side Salad with Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette

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Simple Arugula Side Salad with Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette

If you're looking for a quick and refreshing side dish to elevate any meal, look no further than this simple Arugula Side Salad with a zesty Lemon Vinaigrette.

Perfect for pairing with anything from roasted veggies to grilled chicken, this salad is light, vibrant, and full of flavor—plus, it takes less than 10 minutes to throw together!

Arugula, with its peppery bite, is the star of this salad. It’s a nutrient-packed green that brings in fiber, vitamins, and minerals while offering a nice contrast to the tangy lemon dressing. The beauty of this salad is in its simplicity: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and slightly sweet. And the best part? You'll have a Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette you can serve up all week long!

  • Prep Time

    5 minutes

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Servings

    4-6

  • Freezer Friendly

    No

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 bag of arugula

For the dressing:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Add the arugula to a large serving bowl.
  2. For the dressing, add all ingredients to a mason jar. Shake vigorously.
  3. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing over the arugula and toss to combine.
  4. Store the remaining dressing in a mason jar to save for later.