Nut-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad
Brighten your table with this Nut-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a fresh medley of tender baby spinach and peppery arugula, this salad is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and a creamy crumble of feta cheese or a nut-free vegan alternative. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing with just a touch of honey (or a plant-based sweetener), this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light main, and enjoy a nut-allergy-friendly salad that brings everyone to the table.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Fresh arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Feta cheese (or a nut-free vegan alternative)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or a vegan substitute like maple syrup)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the spinach and arugula thoroughly. Set aside.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Step 5
Crumble the feta cheese (or vegan alternative) over the salad mixture.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a side or a light main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (845.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1156.7 |
| Total Fat 95.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 213.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4115.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.1g | |
| Protein 41.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1444.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1036.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories