Arugula, Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
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4.8
Arugula, Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Description
Arugula, Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salad brings together fresh garden vegetables and creamy avocado to create a balanced mixture of textures and flavors. The arugula forms a peppery, leafy base, while the bite-sized chunks of tomato and cucumber add juiciness and crunch. Creamy avocado pieces soften the overall texture, offset by salty, cubed feta cheese and a hint of pungent purple onion. The dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper adds acidity and smoothness that enhances the vegetables without overpowering them.
The salad is assembled by layering arugula first, then topping with the other vegetables and cheese, ensuring even distribution. Tossing the salad with the fresh lemon and olive oil dressing just before serving maintains the crispness of the ingredients and brightens their natural flavors. This salad works well as a light side dish or a colorful accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood.
Ingredients
- 3 cup arugula
- 4 tomatoes cut into bite size pieces, small
- 1 avocado cut into bite-size pieces, large
- 1 English cucumber cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup feta cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 purple onion cut into quarter ring pieces, small
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt adjsut to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
Instructions
- Place arugula on the bottom of the bowl, follow by topping it with avocado, tomato, cucumber, feta and onion.
- In a small dish whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine it all together. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 806IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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