Arugula and Avocado Salad With Shaved Parmesan

This is one of the recipes from Raising the Salad Bar, a book I received in the Cookbook Swap.This is a simple, classic combination of arugula,avocado and shaved Parmesan cheese with a lemony dressing.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  bunches arugula, washed and dried (about 6 cups)
• 1  avocado, peeled and sliced
•  shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to taste

• Lemon Dressing

• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  medium garlic clove, finely minced
• 4 -5  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil until the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Place arugula in a serving bowl and add dressing to taste. Mix well. Top with avocado slices, drizzle a bit more dressing over them and season with a pinch of salt. Using a vegetable peeler, shave slivers of Parmesan over the top.