Arugula Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Greek
Arugula Salad Recipe
Description
The Arugula Salad Recipe uses fresh arugula mixed with halved cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts for texture. Olive oil and rice vinegar dress the salad lightly, enhancing the peppery and sweet flavors without overpowering the greens. Freshly grated Parmesan adds umami and depth, while salt and black pepper season the mix.
Sliced ripe avocado tops the salad, contributing creaminess and mellow flavor contrast. The ingredients are combined by shaking together in a lidded bowl to ensure even dressing distribution without bruising the delicate leaves.
This salad works well as a refreshing starter or side to richer dishes. Its simple ingredients make it quick to prepare and adaptable with different nuts or vinegars if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula rinsed and dried, young leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 TB rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 large avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Combine arugula, tomatoes, nuts, oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, in a large bowl with a lid. Cover, and shake well to mix.
- Top with avocado slices and serve
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.