Low Carb Spinach and Arugula Salad
Brighten up your meals with this Low Carb Spinach and Arugula Salad, a nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy! Featuring a vibrant medley of fresh spinach, peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with an optional sprinkling of tangy feta cheese. The homemade lemon vinaigrette, infused with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic, delivers a zesty, citrusy kick that ties all the flavors together. Perfect as a light, low-carb main course or a refreshing side dish, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet elegant addition to your table. Ideal for keto and clean-eating enthusiasts, this recipe showcases clean, wholesome ingredients without sacrificing flavor!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Fresh arugula
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) Avocado
- 1 small (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 1 ounce (crumbled) Feta cheese (optional, omit for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small (minced) Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Step 3
If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 4
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the greens are evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 7
Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (686.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 809.1 |
| Total Fat 72.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 25.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1744.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.7g | |
| Protein 14.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 404.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1487.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories