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    Home » Recipes » Salad

    Rocket Salad with Parmesan

    Published: Feb 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2021 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

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    Rocket Salad is a simple side dish that is easy to make, delicious, and takes only five minutes to prepare. You can serve this salad with meat, chicken, fish, or pasta.

    This Rocket Salad will be your favourite way to eat arugula. It is a restaurant quality recipe.

    Rocket Salad with Parmesan

    What is Rocket (arugula)?

    Rocket is a kind of a delicious green plant that originated in the Mediterranean region. It has so many names such as arugula, rocket, Italian cress, and rucola. It is delicious raw, and it has a peppery taste. Rocket can be used in salads, as pizza topping, or to add it to sandwiches or wraps.

    Rocket Salad with Parmesan

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • Quick and easy to make
    • Great for lunch or a side dish
    • Cheap and delicious
    • Fresh and nutritious

    Rocket Salad ingredients:

    • Rocket (arugula)
    • Parmesan cheese, grated

    Rocket Salad Dressing:

    • Extra virgin olive oil: I like to use a good quality olive oil in making any salad dressing.
    • Garlic, minced
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Apple cider vinegar: You can replace it with balsamic vinegar if you want.
    • Dijon mustard: Makes the dressing a bit creamy
    • Maple syrup: adds a nice sweetness to the dressing.
    Rocket Salad with Parmesan

    How to make the Rocket Salad Dressing?

    Place all the dressing ingredients in a jar screw on the lid and shake so hard until all combined.

    How to make Rocket Salad?

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    In a mixing bowl, add the rocket salad leaves and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
    Then pour the dressing over it, stir, and serve.

    Top Tips:

    1. Use freshly grated parmesan cheese; it gives a better flavour.
    2. You can replace apple cider vinegar with balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice.
    3. Add more flavour to the dressing by adding ANY of the following:
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    Rocket Salad is a simple side dish that is easy to make

    Recipe FAQs:

    Is rocket good for you?

    Yes, rocket is a nutrient-dense plant that is high in fiber and rich in vitamins C, E, B and K.

    How to store leftovers?

    You can store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the fridge for a maximum of two days.

    What else can I add to this rocket salad?

    You can add nuts such as pine, walnut or almond (chopped).

    • Chopped onion or tomatoes.
    • Some fruits such as pomegranate, strawberry or pear.
    • Fresh mint or basil leaves.
    • Spring onion (chopped).
    • Chopped avocado.

    Can you make this salad ahead of time?

    Yes, you can. But I recommend preparing the dressing and keeping it in the fridge. Then pour it over the salad before serving.

    Serving suggestions:

    This salad can pear with chicken, pasta, meat, fish, or roasted veggies. 

    Some serving suggestions below:

    • pan-fried sea bass with soy sauce
    • easy one-pot pasta with veggies
    • creamy mushroom chicken
    • sticky Chinese chicken drumsticks
    • Chinese chilli beef recipe
    Rocket Salad is a simple side dish that is easy to make

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    Homemade Coleslaw Salad: A classic coleslaw recipe that you can make in less than 10 minutes, and it is so fresh and delicious.

    Mediterranean Couscous Salad: Easy couscous salad recipe made with couscous, veggies, feta cheese, and drizzled with a tangy lemon juice.

    Lemon Garlic Potato Salad:  It is a nice side dish that is loaded with Mediterranean flavours such as olive oil, cumin, and garlic.

    Italian Pasta Salad: A flavourful and colourful salad that goes well with almost any main dish.

    Tuna Avocado Salad: A healthy salad that is made with avocados, sweetcorn, tuna chunks, onions, and boiled eggs.

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad: This salad made with wholesome ingredients such as avocado, bell peppers, sweetcorn, spring onions, and kidney beans.

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    Rocket Salad with Parmesan
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    Rocket Salad with Parmesan

    Rocket Salad with Parmesan cheese and super tastey dressing is a delicious side dish that is quick, healthy, easy to make, and so delicious.
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Keyword Rocket Salad
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 315kcal
    Author Radwa

    Ingredients

    • 100 g rocket (arugula)
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

    Rocket Salad Dressing

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    Rocket Salad Dressing

    • Place all the dressing ingredients in a jar screw on the lid and shake so hard until all combined.

    Rocket Salad

    • In a mixing bowl, add the rocket salad leaves and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Then pour the dressing over it, stir, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Bella

      March 21, 2021 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love green salads, and this one is my favourite. It has a lovely tangy taste, and you need to make it a few ingredients. I served it with baked chicken breast.

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    2. Stella

      March 21, 2021 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I am not a big fan of salads, but this salad is amazing because of the delicious homemade vinaigrette. Now, this salad is my go-to side dish; I serve it almost with everything.

      Reply
    3. Olivia

      March 22, 2021 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      Rocket isn't my favourite leaves for making a salad. But I liked this salad because it is delicious. Added some roasted almond and some strawberries.

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