Whole30 Arugula Salad with Tomatoes

Brighten up your plate with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Whole30 Arugula Salad with Tomatoes, a perfect balance of simplicity and flavor! This vibrant salad features a peppery arugula base paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, while the whole salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an easy, no-cook option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant, this healthy dish shines as a crisp side salad or a light, satisfying main course. It's the perfect way to enjoy clean, wholesome ingredients without compromising taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

5 cups arugula
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 large avocado
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup red onion

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the arugula. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl with the arugula.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into chunks. Add these to the salad.

Step 4

For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the salad.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly and coat them with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(718.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	795.2

Total Fat 72.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1357.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.1mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 2154.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.6%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 18.7%