5 from 3 votes
Lemon Arugula Salad
You'll forget you're eating healthy when you dig into this Lemon Arugula Salad. This flavorful mix of arugula, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, radishes, and avocado is tossed in a homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Arugula Salad
- 10 oz. arugula or other mixed greens
- 3 Tbsp. basil chiffonade
- 2 oz. Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 8-10 radish thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pine nuts toasted
- 1 avocado or 2 small, sliced, large
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Lemon Vinaigrette
- ½ cup neutral cooking oil avocado or olive, generic cooking oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2-3 Tbsp. honey or pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the arugula, basil, cheese, radishes, and toasted pine nuts to a large salad bowl. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until ready to serve.
- Combine the oil, lemon juice, sweetener, zest, and salt in a mason jar or blender. Shake or blend until well combined. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Just before serving, add the sliced avocado and pour the dressing over the salad until it’s coated to your preference. Toss until everything is well mixed. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- *Do not slice the avocado more than 10 minutes before serving as the slices will turn brown.
- How to prep ahead of time: You can whip up the homemade salad dressing a few days in advance. Also, add all of the salad ingredients except the avocado to a mixing bowl and store covered for up to 24 hours.
- How to store: This lemony arugula salad is best enjoyed immediately. If there are leftovers, keep them in an airtight container for up to 2 to 3 days, note the avocado will brown and the greens will wilt.
- How to freeze: Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
527mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1965IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
251mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1965IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.