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.
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.
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!
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
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!
Anything with proscuitto & I’m in!
right! i’m with ya
This looks great! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks Denise, let me know if you try it!
Arugula and citrus are a perfect pair!
100% agree! Thanks Kelly
Arugula is one of my favourite greens!
mine too!
So simple and so delicious!!!
Thanks Nicole, simple is a staple is our house in terms of meals.
I love the arugula and lemon combo. This salad looks delish!
Beautiful simple salad!
Arugula is one of my favorite salads! And this looks so simple and delicious! Sounds like an amazing trip BTW. My husband and I went to Tuscany for our honeymoon, almost 14 years ago now! I hope to go back sometime soon.
we love prosciutto in our house! looks delicious!
I love a simple combo – this Arugula salad looks great!
This salad has all my fav things. Looks like every bite would be packed with amazing flavours and textures. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love how simple this salad is- thanks for the quick dinner idea! Just an fyi that I nominated you for the blogger recognition award- thanks for all the kick butt recipes! (http://fitasamamabear.com/blogger-recognition-award/)
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