Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

From TOH
A mother deserves a beautiful salad that combines her favorite flavors, like fresh peppery arugula, golden raisins, crunchy almonds and shredded Parmesan. I put this simple salad together for my mom, and the whole family ended up loving it!
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients
6 cups fresh arugula
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese15 15
Ingredients
6 cups fresh arugula
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the arugula, raisins and almonds. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Divide among four plates; top with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: To toast nuts, spread in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in a dry nonstick skillet and heat over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.





Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 181 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 242 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan in Taste of Home April/May 2012, p59