Spinach and Arugula Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Spinach and Arugula Salad, a perfect balance of flavors and textures! Tender baby spinach and peppery arugula form the base of this refreshing dish, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy red onions add a burst of freshness. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and crunchy slivered almonds take the flavor to the next level, making every bite irresistible. A zesty homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties the ingredients together with a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, an elegant side dish, or a healthy addition to any meal. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this easy-to-make spinach and arugula salad that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula thoroughly using a salad spinner or kitchen towels.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
Step 3
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Step 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and add the slivered almonds.
Step 5
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight lid, whisk or shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Step 7
Toss the salad gently until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (795.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1029.9 |
| Total Fat 90.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2268.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.5g | |
| Protein 25.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 686.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1229.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories