20 Minutes • Gluten-free • Low FODMAP • Serves 4 • This simple salad, with wild arugula, toasted hazelnuts, fresh grated Parmesan, and lemon Dijon dressing is my all-time favorite. The combination of toasted hazelnuts, a lemony dressing, and fresh parmesan is wonderful on arugula. (My little secret: I like to make this salad and put it on top of margarita pizza. It’s a game changer!)

SALAD INGREDIENTS

2-3 cups Fresh arugula (preferably organic)

Raw hazelnuts (max 10 nuts per serving)

½ cup fresh grated Parmesan

LEMON DIJON DRESSING INGREDIENTS

Juice of one lemon-about 1/3 cup (preferably Meyer lemon)

Equal amount (about 1/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cut hazelnuts in half and place in frying pan over medium high heat. Toast, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes.

Place arugula in salad bowl.

Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small jar and shake to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If taste it too tart, add a bit more olive oil.

Pour dressing over salad, add toasted hazelnuts and toss the salad to combine.

Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan and serve.

Recipe inspired by Vesta, Redwood City, California.

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