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arugula salad

Fresh Arugula Salad

A light and peppery salad made with arugula, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy croutons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 6 cups arugula leaves washed and dried
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced thinly
  • 1 cup croutons homemade or store-bought

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add arugula leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and croutons.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  • Toss gently to combine, making sure the arugula is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, add shaved Parmesan or toasted nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 290mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword arugula, healthy, Quick
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