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Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A fresh and zesty arugula salad topped with a tangy lemon vinaigrette, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups arugula fresh, 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 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.

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