How to Make Arugula and Romaine Salad with Red Grapes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Arugula and Romaine Salad with Red Grapes is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the peppery flavor of arugula with the crispness of romaine lettuce and the sweetness of red grapes. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.

Arugula, also known as rocket, has a distinct peppery flavor that adds a unique twist to any salad. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is a great source of antioxidants. Romaine lettuce, on the other hand, is c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup sliced seedless cucumber
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ¼ head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 3 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup red seedless grapes, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Whisk water, white vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir cucumber and onion into the vinegar mixture; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Drain vegetables.
  • Toss romaine lettuce and arugula with olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Divide salad on 2 plates and scatter cucumber mixture and grapes on top to serve.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 18mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 361mg