Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad combining peppery arugula with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers. Light yet satisfying, with a bright lemon dressing that enhances all the fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula
- 4 small tomatoes (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 large avocado (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 English cucumber (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (cut into small cubes)
- 1 small purple onion (cut into quarter-ring pieces)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
In large salad bowl, combine arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.,Gently fold in avocado pieces to prevent mashing.,In small jar, shake together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.,Drizzle dressing over salad and toss very gently to coat.,Sprinkle with feta (if using), toasted nuts, and fresh basil.,Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal,For vegan version, omit feta or use vegan alternative,Dressing can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated,Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: undefined