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Tuscan Arugula Salad

This Tuscan Arugula Salad was a favorite while visiting Italy. With only four ingredients, it’s an easy and delicious mediterranean diet inspired recipe.

tuscan arugula salad with lemon and parmesan

This Tuscan Arugula Salad was a favorite while visiting Italy. With only four ingredients, it’s an easy and delicious mediterranean diet inspired recipe.


Full disclosure – this post was originally posted on The Domestic Dietitian in 2017, but has been updated, including new photographs and republished.  

Italy Inspired Dish

A few years ago, Dan and I were lucky enough to visit Tuscany while the kids stayed at home with grandma. It was a wonderful trip with lots of relaxation, wine, and delicious food.

Since returning, I have enjoyed recreating some of our favorite dishes from the regions we visited.

tuscan arugula salad with parmesan cheese lemon and prosciutto

This Tuscan Arugula Salad has easily become one of my go-to, favorite dishes. Especially in the summer, when it’s too hot to cook and we enjoy our meals outside.

Simple Mediterranean Diet Recipes

This salad definitely fits into the principles of the Mediterranean Diet.

It’s so simple to make. It only requires four ingredients but the flavors are amazing together. It’s light and refreshing but hearty enough to accompany dinner or stand alone as a light lunch.

slices of prosciutto on cutting board
four ingredients for tuscan arugula salad

I loved that the lemon slices are part of the salad. The secret is to cut the lemon slices as thinly as you can. Don’t forget to wash the outside of the lemon before cutting since you eat the rind.

Simply dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh lemon juice and a little salt & pepper – you can throw it together within minutes.

The Perfect Italian Meal –

We served this one night with this Wild Mushroom Tuscan Risotto from Wanderspice and it was the perfect meal!

close up of tuscan arugula salad

Cap off the entire meal with this Coconut Caramel Affogato and you’ll feel just like you are in a tiny cafe in Italy.

tuscan arugula salad with lemon and prosciutto
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Tuscan Arugula Salad

This Tuscan Arugula Salad was a favorite while visiting Italy. With only four ingredients, it's an easy and delicious mediterranean diet inspired recipe.  
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword arugula, salad, tuscan arugula salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups arugula
  • 3-4 slices proscuitto torn into pieces
  • 1/4 cup freshly shaved/grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 lemon thinly sliced and cut into small triangles
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Place the arugula in a large bowl or serving platter
  • Top with proscuitto, parmesan cheese and lemon slices
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Enjoy!

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