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Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A fresh and peppery arugula salad dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect as a side or light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups arugula washed and dried
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately on salad plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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