arugula salad recipe

Here is one of my favorite salad recipes to make! I absolutely love the taste of arugula. It is definitely my new go to leafy green.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package baby arugula
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1-2 roma tomatoes
  • Approx. 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon
  • Spices: salt and pepper
  • Optional – 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (I prefer just lemon but you can add balsamic as well)

Directions:

Rinse and dry arugula, place in mixing bowl.

Dice Red onion and roma tomatoes, place in bowl with arugula.

Dress salad adding extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon, salt and pepper. Mix with clean hands or tongs to distribute ingredients evenly throughout salad. If needed add more of any ingredient little at a time until you reach your desired flavor.

Serve over grilled chicken, steak or fish for added protein, enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

Makes approx. 2 servings

Each serving is approx. 133 calories, 7 grams of fat,  14.5 grams of carbs,  3 grams of fiber

Food servings: 1.5 fat, 2.5 vegetables