Refreshing Arugula Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of arugula salad, where peppery greens meet sweet cherry tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, all enveloped in a zesty lemon dressing. This quick, easy recipe is a delightful addition to any meal or perfect as a light standalone dish. Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse arugula under cool water and pat dry.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg