Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Corn and Carrots

A light arugula salad for lunch or as a side at dinner time.

Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Corn and Carrots

2 cups arugula
1 ear of fresh corn, briefly boiled, kernels removed (or remove kernels first and blanch in hot water
5-8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1-2 small carrots, sliced

For the vinaigrette:

5 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped red onion or shallot
Freshly cracked pepper and dash of kosher salt

Directions:

Blend vinaigrette ingredients, taste and adjust as necessary. Toss with arugula, add vegetables and serve.