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Small salad bowl filled with arugula topped with pine nuts and shaved parmesan cheese
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Simple Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ c pine nuts
  • c shaved parmesan
  • 3 c arugula
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Toast the pine nuts. Add the pine nuts to a small non-stick pan and heat over medium-low heat. Let them sit for about 5 minutes and then shake the pan to make sure all sides get toasted. Let them toast for another 5-10 minutes. Total time will vary depending on the pan and your cooktop. Continue to toast until they are golden brown.
  • Shave the parmesan. While the nuts are toasting, using a potato peeler or a small paring knife to shave the parmesan. You want thin slice which you can break up into smaller pieces when you assemble the salad.
  • Assemble the salad. Split the arugula between two salad bowls. Top with toasted nuts, parmesan, pepper and salt. Drizzle on the dressing of your choice and toss to coat.