Description
A vibrant, healthy twist on classic greens, featuring peppery arugula and succulent cherry tomatoes. Tossed with a simple olive oil and lemon dressing, it’s perfect for quick, refreshing meals or side dishes.
Ingredients
4 cups arugula, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch sea salt
Instructions
Wash and spin dry arugula leaves until crisp and vibrant.
Halve cherry tomatoes using a sharp knife or kitchen shears.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt until emulsified.
In a serving bowl or individual plates, layer arugula to form the base.
Distribute halved tomatoes evenly over the greens.
Drizzle dressing over the salad immediately before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, freeze cherry tomatoes for 5-10 minutes before using during summer.
Use high-quality olive oil like PGI Italy for the best richness.
Store the dressing separately if preparing in advance to avoid wilting arugula.
Season tomatoes lightly to avoid overpowering the peppery flavor of arugula.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: General
- Method: Raw assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 cups salad)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
