Arugula Corn Salad (So Easy, So Delicious!)
This fresh, simple Arugula Corn Salad is a summer favorite with peppery greens tossed with lemon and olive oil, then topped with sweet corn, shaved parmesan, and buttery toasted pine nuts. It’s light, flavorful, and ridiculously easy!
Servings: 6
Calories: 189kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby arugula lightly packed (about 5 ounces or 142g)
- 4 ears fresh corn cooked and cut from the cob (check out our easy microwave method)
- 1 teaspoon butter I use salted
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- juice of ½ lemon more to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil more to taste
- ½ cup shaved or grated Parmesan we love Parmigiano Reggiano
- flaky sea salt to taste (We love Maldon.)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the corn:
- Prepare the corn using this easy microwave method, or your preferred technique. Cut the kernels off the cob and set aside.
For the pine nuts:
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to sizzle a bit.
- Add the pine nuts and stir, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
For the salad:
- Place the arugula in a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil (2-3 tablespoons) and squeeze the juice of ½ a lemon over the greens.
- Rub a good pinch of flaky sea salt between your fingers over the salad and add a few grinds of pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Taste one of the leaves and adjust with more lemon juice, oil, or more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Top the arugula with the corn and drizzle lightly with a bit more olive oil.
- Add the shaved parmesan and top with the butter toasted pine nuts.
To serve:
- Serve immediately. I usually give the salad a little toss before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 682IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg
