This simple and deliciously fresh dressing makes more than you’ll need; it keeps for at least a week in the fridge. If you like, make your own goat cheese; you can find directions at deliciousliving.com.
Lemon-Basil Dressing on Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
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Ingredients
- LEMON-BASIL DRESSING
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
- 1⁄2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1⁄2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
SALAD
- 2 ounces plain goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, or to taste
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
- 1⁄2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups arugula leaves
- 2 cups mixed baby lettuces
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaves, gently torn
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- To make dressing: In a blender, add all ingredients except oil. Blend on high speed until combined. While blending, slowly add oil in a steady stream until fully incorporated. Pour into a jar and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before using. (Makes 3⁄4 cup.)
- Mix cheese, lemon zest, garlic, and black pepper to taste until well blended. If possible, refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- In a small bowl, toss onion with lemon juice and marinate for 30 minutes. Drain. 4. In a large bowl, mix together arugula, baby lettuces, and basil leaves. Toss lightly with 2–3 tablespoons dressing. Serve, topped with marinated red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and pine nuts.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Lemon-Basil Dressing on Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 11mg
4%
Sodium 162mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 5g
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 157 cal, 12g fat (4g mono, 4g poly, 4g sat), 11mg chol, 5g protein, 8g carb, 2g fiber, 162mg sodium
