Arugula Salad with Avocado

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, dry oregano, salt and pepper with a whisk.


Step 2: In a large serving bowl, toss the arugula, cucumber and red onion together. Add the vinaigrette, a tablespoon at a time, tossing between each. Top with Parmigiano shavings and avocado slices. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on the avocado slices. Top with pistachios.

Ingredients:

  • 3½ ounces arugula
  • 2 large Persian cucumbers or 1/3 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup red onion wedges, sliced thin
  • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings
  • 1 medium sized avocado, pitted and sliced
  • flaky sea salt and pepper, freshly ground
  • ¼ cup roasted, salted pistachios

For Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white Modena vinegar
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • good pinch of Kosher salt
  • pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated