This salad is not the simple leafy green Italian salad that we covered earlier in this lesson. This recipe involves making a dressing, uses only one type of green (arugula), and includes a few different non-leafy ingredients.The result is a dish with flavors and textures that play off each other to a scintillating effect, which is very much in keeping with the Italian approach to salads and vegetables.

The complexity of the salad—in terms of both execution and flavor—makes it slightly better suited as a first course than it does a post-main course offering, but feel free to serve it when you see fit.

Total Cooking Time: 30

Preparation Time: 20

Active Cooking Time: 10

Make Ahead: Serve immediately

Yield: 6 servings

Difficulty: Easy