Easy To Make, Lemon-Dijon, Gorgonzola, Arugula Salad
A healthy, quick and easy to make salad, using a short list of basic ingredients that packs a flavorful punch.
Equipment
- glass jar with tight fitting lid
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
For the dressing:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Toast pumpkin seeds:
- Place pumpkin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat.
- Toss them around in the pan until they are lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove seeds from heat. Set aside and let them cool down.
Make Vinaigrette:
- Place lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a glass jar.
- Screw on lid and shake to combine.
Assemble Salad:
- In a large bowl, pour dressing over arugula leaves and toss to coat.
- Place dressed arugula leaves on a plate. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and blue cheese crumbles.
- Serve immediately.