Lemon Basil Arugula Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried
• 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, quartered (small mozzarella balls)
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
• 15 1/2 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• crispy fried onions (home-made or store-bought)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
• 2 in a food processor, combine basil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; process to incorporate.
• 3 add the olive oil in a thin stream.
• 4 pour dressing over salad and toss well; top with crispy fried onions and serve.