Rocket (Arugula) Salad with Lox and Fresh Mozzarella

Rocket leaves are also known as arugula and have a peppery flavor. They have an extremely high nutritional value and will make your salad beautiful and more powerful in flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 4 lemons, juiced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, pink Himalayan
• 6 ounces rocket (arugula) leaves
• 2 ounces watercress (optional)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 4 ounces lox, sliced (optional, recipe below)
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped

Directions

1. In a jar, add the pepper, scallions, lemon juice, oil, sugar and salt (the longer it sits the better but can also be served right away).
2. In a salad bowl add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Add dressing right before serve. Mix well.

Notes and Tips:

Click here for a homemade lox recipe.

Source: chabad.org

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