Description
Delight in this vibrant arugula salad, brimming with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing that adds a burst of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula (120g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (200g)
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced (25g)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45ml)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (25g) (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather and wash all ingredients.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar together; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, topping with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider incorporating toasted nuts like walnuts or pine nuts.
- Experiment with seasonal fruits such as strawberries or peaches for a sweet twist on your salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg