Modern salad

Here is a twist on a classic – a simple dinner salad – that, I promise, you won’t be able to stop eating! It’s the perfect, modern combination of tangy-salty-and-sweet with a surprise crunch (pita chips instead of croutons). You can make your own or use any of your favorite brands.

You’ll need:

• half a cup of pita chips
• handful of kalamata olives (approx 6-8)
• 8 grape cherry tomatoes
• 1 persian cucumber (these are the small, skinny kind)
• 2.5 oz arugula
• salt, pepper + oil and balsamic vinegar
• a bit of lemon juice (just a squeeze)

1. Wash and dry vegetables and greens carefully.

2. Slice tomatoes in half and slice cucumber, In a large salad bowl, combine arugula with tomatoes and cucumber.

3. Pit the olives (if they are not pitted) and toss together with the rest of the salad. I like to leave the olives whole but, if you prefer, slice them in half.

4.Dress with truffle salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a little lemon juice. Add the pita chips in last – and when you’re ready to eat – so that they stay crunchy! Add a little extra pepper on top and toss together.