Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Simple Arugula Salad is a delightful addition to any meal. Featuring peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, all drizzled with a light balsamic dressing, this salad can be prepared in just 10 minutes. Perfect as a quick weeknight side or as the main attraction at your next gathering, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy it fresh or elevate it with your favorite protein for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula (120g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced (200g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (15ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the arugula thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, halved tomatoes, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese or toasted nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg