Dairy-Free Arugula Salad with Parmesan
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Dairy-Free Arugula Salad with Parmesan, a quick and healthy delight that’s perfect for any meal. Packed with crisp arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of sharpness from thinly-sliced red onions, this recipe is topped with a deliciously nutty dairy-free Parmesan for a plant-based twist. The light and zesty dressing, made from extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, perfectly complements the fresh ingredients, bringing the flavors to life in just 15 minutes. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and effortlessly elegant, this dish is ideal as a light lunch or a sophisticated side salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.5 cup dairy-free Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the arugula thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into cubes. Add the avocado to the salad.
Sprinkle the dairy-free Parmesan cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well combined.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1990 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1925 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
