How to Make Easy Arugula Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Arugula, with its peppery and slightly bitter flavor, makes for a delicious and refreshing salad. This easy arugula salad recipe is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, or even as a light and satisfying lunch on its own. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends.

Arugula is a nutrient-dense leafy green, packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and folate. It also contains antioxidan...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine arugula, tomatoes, pine nuts, Parmesan, oil, and vinegar in a large, lidded plastic bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then cover with the lid and shake to mix.
  • Divide salad onto serving plates and top with avocado slices.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 381mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 560mg