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Peppery rocket tossed in lemon and good olive oil, piled high with shavings of Parmesan.
Side dish. Good with steak, veal escalopes or roast chicken. Find a main
Equipment: Salad bowl, vegetable peeler
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 100 g rocket (arugula)
- 30 g Parmesan, shaved with a peeler
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt and some black pepper.
- Just before serving, toss the rocket with the dressing in a large bowl.
- Pile onto a plate and scatter over the Parmesan shavings.
Swaps and tips
Dress the rocket at the very last moment as it wilts quickly. Parmesan is made with animal rennet, so use a vegetarian hard cheese if needed.
Easy variations
- Scatter over toasted pine nuts
- Add halved cherry tomatoes
- Add thin slices of fennel
- Use pecorino instead of Parmesan
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 g | 1 g | 1 g | 9 g | 95 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
