Arugula Salad With Honey Lemon Vinaigrette, Chopped Pistachios & Shaved Parmesan

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

Grab a bowl and add minced shallots.

Add a little Dijon mustard.

Add honey.

Add the zest of a lemon.

Squeeze in the juice of that lemon.

Add a pinch of salt and some pepper, then mix it up.

Drizzle in avocado oil slowly while mixing to create an emulsion.

Finish with a little bit of rice wine vinegar and more oil to tighten it up.

Taste the dressing and adjust with more honey, another splash of lemon, and another pinch of salt if needed, then stir again.

Taste the dressing again to ensure it's perfect.

In a bowl, add arugula and drizzle with honey lemon vinaigrette, tossing to coat.

Season the salad with a little salt and pepper.

Finish the salad with chopped pistachios and shaved Parmesan.

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