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Arugula Pesto and Tomato Salad

Arugula Pesto and Tomato Salad takes advantage of the peppery, citrus flavor of arugula and pairs it with tomatoes for a perfect summery flavor all year round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Whole30
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Arugula Pesto
  • 2 cups packed baby arugula
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ¼-½ tsp kosher salt
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh lime zest
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice about ¼ lime
  • ⅓-½ cup olive oil depends on the texture you like
Tomato Salad
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp arugula pesto

Equipment

  • food processor (or blender)
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • glass measuring cup
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Arugula Pesto
  1. Pulse arugula in a food processor or blender. Tranfer to a bowl.
  2. Pulse pine nuts in a food processor or blender. Transger to the bowl.
  3. Stir arugula, pine nuts, garlic, lime, lime zest and salt. Add ⅓-½ cup oil to desired consistancy.
Arugula Pesto and Tomato Salad
  1. Add 1 tablespoon of pesto to 1 cup of tomatoes.
  2. Store left over pesto in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and the freezer for up to 3 months. Salad can be stored up to three days in the refrigerator.