Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad is so easy, yet it looks and tastes so gourmet! The arugula is peppery, the vinaigrette is sour, the feta is salty, and the dried cherries and figs are sweet. Sounds like a pretty perfect combination to me!
Ingredients
| Arugula | 5 Cup (80 tbs) | |
| Dried cherries | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Black mission figs | 4 Medium , quartered | |
| Toasted almonds | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Feta | 3 Ounce , crumbled | |
| For dressing | ||
| Lemon | 2 , juiced | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Salt and ground black pepper | To Taste |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Cut the lemons in half and using a citrus juicer, juice them.
2. In a small bowl put together lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Whisk the lemon juice mixture and slowly stream in the olive oil until well combined.
MAKING
4. In a salad, bowl put arugula in bottom, and put in toasted almonds, dried cherries, and arrange the figs.
5. Crumble the feta cheese all over the top.
SERVING
6. When ready to serve, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
7. Serve immediately.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 296Calories from Fat 201
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g33.8%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 328 mg13.67%
Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 13 g
Protein 6 g12%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
