What We’re Eating - October

Lemon Arugula Salad

Our current go-to most nights (some may say obsession) is a super simple lemon and arugula salad. We know it sounds a little crazy, but when we eat in, one of our biggest struggles is making a well-rounded meal. There are way too many times that we sit down to just a main dish of meat or pasta without any sides! So, our solution has been this arugula salad. We love it because it is simple and delicious. Just arugula, lemon juice, olive oil, and shaved parmesan!

“Can you make that salad again for dinner tonight?”– Cody

There is a cute story behind why we love this salad so much. One of our favorite travel destinations is Miami. And one of our favorite restaurants is Cecconi's Miami in South Beach. It's the food, the service, and the outdoor garden vibe. It's been the perfect spot for some amazing dates. The Italian food is amazing, and when we go there, this salad was a must order; it is bright, fresh, and delicious! When we eat this salad at home, it always brings us back to those romantic and warm Miami nights!

Lemon Arugula Salad

Ingredients:

Serves 2

• 2 cups arugula

• Juice of 1/2 lemon, squeezed

• 2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Shaved Parmesan cheese

• Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, squeeze lemon and pour olive oil over arugula. Mix until arugula is well coated.

2. Add salt and pepper generously and mix well.

3. Sprinkle on shaved Parmesan just before serving.

Notes:

• Prep all of the ingredients while you get the rest of the meal cooking. We don't mix in the olive oil and dressing until right before we eat, otherwise the lettuce can start to wilt.

• Use more salt & pepper than you think - it really makes a big difference!

• If we are feeling really extra, we will use our mortar and pestle on some whole peppercorns to make it extra peppery!

• If you aren't loving arugula (we're talking to Brad's mom and Cody's sister), substitute with a baby spring mix.

Tell us what you think! We hope you love this easy salad as much as we do! Check out our reel when we made this salad for a summer BBQ.