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OneandahalfSlices Signature Salad

one and a half slices signature arugula salad recipe

There is a lot of salad in the OneandahalfSlices universe. You know, #eatfoodnottoomuchmostlyplants. That said, this is easily the favorite. It is green, zesty, and light. It works as a side salad, say, to Spaghetti al Limone, Fettuccine Alfredo, or Chicken Korma, or stands on its own with a hard boiled egg and some extra avo. Trust me. Make it once and it will quickly become your favorite, your go-to, and just like that avocado and arugula will permanently live in your fridge. 

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what you need

1 package baby arugula

1 avocado

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated very finely

juice from 1 lemon

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 glugs good olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

(optional) 3 tablespoons pepitas

(optional) 3 tablespoons dried cranberries or golden raisins

(optional) 1 hard boiled egg

how to make it

Toss arugula in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat.

Add the parmesan cheese and toss some more!

Thinly slice the avocado and add to the top of the salad.

Top with pepitas, cranberries, thinly sliced hard boiled egg, if using, and a little more black pepper and parmesan cheese.

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