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Arugula With Italian Plums and Parmesan

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A white oval plate with arugula Italian plums and Parmesan cheese.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani

For the best play between sweet, hot, and salty ingredients, look for spiky arugula, labeled "rocket" or "rucola," at the farmers' market. It's much more peppery and sturdy than what you’ll find at the supermarket.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

16 Italian plums, halved, or 8 small plums, quartered
1/3 cup cocktail onions, halved,layers separated
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 oz. arugula (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 oz. Parmesan, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Toss plums, cocktail onions, lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add arugula, season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Transfer to a platter; top with Parmesan and drizzle with more oil.

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