ARUGULA SALAD WITH ANCHOVY DRESSING

Arugula Salad With Anchovy Dressing image

Peppery, crisp arugula stands up nicely to the punch of this garlicky, anchovy-filled dressing. You can adjust the dressing's pungency by adding more or fewer anchovies. The dressing will keep for a few days in the fridge, but the oil will solidify, so remember to take it out at least an hour before serving, and shake it really well.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 large lemon), plus more if needed
2 fat garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
2 to 4 anchovies, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 quarts arugula (about 1 pound)
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a blender, combine lemon juice, garlic and kosher salt. Let sit for 2 minutes, then add anchovies and parsley, and blend to combine.
With blender running, drizzle in oil until emulsified. Taste and add more lemon or kosher salt if necessary.
In a large bowl, toss together arugula and just enough of the dressing to coat the leaves (you may not need all of it). Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 126 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram