Day 6 - Arugula Salad w/ Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Lazy, lazy day of rest. I am not at all looking forward to my workout tomorrow. But, before we get there, check out this very easy and delicious salad recipe.



4-6 cups arugula (use one bag or a regular size container) or mixed greens work well if you can't get arugula
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 a shallot, thinly chopped
1/2 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Shredded parmesan cheese (Not the grated kind that comes in the canister, but fresh shredded parm cheese)


To make dressing, mix lemon juice, shallot, olive oil together and season with kosher salt. You can use 1/2 to 1 tbsp of olive oil depending on preference. Mix dressing with washed arugula and then sprinkle liberally with shredded parmesan cheese. Let sit for a few minutes to soak up dressing and meld flavors. Serve at room temperature or on chilled plates.


Easy salad for every day and really great flavors! This is also a great salad for lunches


Health benefits:

• Arugula as a green leafy vegetable contains Vitamin A, C, folic acid, and calcium, among others. Most importantly, it contains glucosinolates, which are anticancer compounds and antioxidants.


• Shallots are in the same family as onions, garlic, and leeks. However, they are noted for having even heftier health benefits than some of their cousins. In particular, shallots contain flavenoids, which are antibacterial in nature. They are known to reduce the likelihood of developing cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. In addition, they also help the liver to eliminate toxins from the body and process alcohol....so have some shallots with that glass of wine! Finally, shallots have saponins, which have been proven to eliminate cancerous cells in the body.

If you aren't familiar with shallots, buy some at the local produce market and start using them to replace some of your dishes with onions or garlic. They are very flavorful and add increased benefits to your diet!

Now, for the dreaded workout for tomorrow.....

Renegade Row using 15 lb dumbbells - 50 on each side (L & R = 1 pushup) for time. Basically, a Renegade Row is to be in a high pushup position balancing with your hands on two dumbbells. You push into one dumbbell while pulling the other up to your chest. It's an exercise for back/arms/core. Check out a video of someone doing them here....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2veldVGfrPI