Arugula and Avocado Salad

Bright and refreshing, this Arugula and Avocado Salad combines peppery arugula with creamy avocado for a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Prep Time: 15 mins   Cook Time: mins

Bright and refreshing, this Arugula and Avocado Salad combines peppery arugula with creamy avocado for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette, it's the perfect side dish or light meal that brings a touch of elegance to any table. This recipe makes 3 servings, best served fresh, with  2 proteins and 1.4 sugars per serving. This recipe will help optimize your meal time during your weight loss journey.

Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins
Yield: 3 servings

Categories: Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients:

  • Salad:
  • 4.4 ounces arugula fresh
  • 7 ounces avocado sliced or cubed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shaved thin
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon vinegar red wine
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • Optional: for a more Mediterranean Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or dried oregano)

Instructions:

  1. Wash and combine salad ingredients.
    Wash the arugula. Tip: to keep your arugula perky and crisp, plunge it into a bath of iced water. Drain, spin or pat dry on paper towel. Place arugula in serving bowl, top with avocado and parmesan. Mix dressing ingredients together. Toss with arugula salad and enjoy. Storage: Best Fresh
  2. Combine dressing ingredients
    Combine dressing ingredients.
  3. Combine all
    Combine all ingredients and eat the salad fresh.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size: 1/3 of total recipe; 2 Proteins and 1.4 sugars per serving