Rocket Salad is the easy, 5-minute salad you need in your side dish repertoire. It's made with fresh rocket (arugula), shaved parmesan and a zingy balsamic dressing.
Rocket salad with balsamic dressing is a simple, classic salad that you find on the menu in many bistros and restaurants. And for good reason.
It's quick to prepare and a perfect match for almost any main dish. The peppery flavour of the rocket, the creamy but slightly salty parmesan cheese and the acidic sweetness of the balsamic dressing make this rocket salad recipe a combination that tastes great with so many different foods.
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Why you will love this rocket salad recipe
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients with exact quantities and detailed instructions
- fresh rocket leaves - a variety of lettuce known as arugula in the US and Canada
- parmesan cheese - can substitute pecorino cheese
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- black pepper
*Please see the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients with exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make rocket salad
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar.
- Put on the lid and shake to mix (or whisk together in a small bowl).
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- Place rocket and shaved parmesan in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Pour over dressing then give a final toss and serve.
Top tips for the best result
- Thinly shave the parmesan using a vegetable peeler.
- You can use balsamic glaze instead of balsamic vinegar but only use about half the amount.
Storage
Rocket salad is best served immediately.
Not suitable to freeze.
Other recipes you may enjoy
Pear and Rocket Salad - the sweet taste of fresh pear, mustard and lemon vinaigrette, scattered with pine nuts.
Pumpkin Feta Salad - a mixture of baby spinach leaves and rocket with sweet baked pumpkin, creamy avocado, a little kick of salt from some feta and dressed in balsamic and Dijon mustard.
Pesto Pasta Salad - cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, prosciutto and pine nuts with a simple basil pesto dressing.
The Best Chicken Mayo Sandwiches - using leftover shredded chicken along with fresh herbs, crunchy walnuts and lemon juice, these are no ordinary chicken sandwiches!
📖 Recipe
Rocket Salad
Ingredients
- 120 g rocket (arugula)
- 25 g shaved parmesan cheese see my notes
Dressing
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar see my notes
- ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
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Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar.1½ tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
- Put on the lid and shake to mix.
- Place rocket and shaved parmesan in a large bowl and toss to combine.120 g rocket25 g shaved parmesan cheese
- Drizzle over dressing then give a final toss and serve.
Notes
- Use a vegetable peeler to thinly shave the parmesan.
- If you are substituting balsamic glaze for the balsamic vinegar, you only need about half the amount.
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I love this salad because I can put it with almost anything and everyone loves it.
Thanks Ursula!