Nut-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad
Brighten up your table with this Nut-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad, a fresh and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines tender spinach and peppery arugula with vibrant cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber for a refreshing base. Topped with creamy feta cheese (or a nut-free vegan substitute) and dressed in a tangy, homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad is a quick and nutritious option for busy days or entertaining guests. Serve as a light main course or a crisp, colorful side dish—perfect for those seeking nut-free or vegetarian-friendly recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Fresh arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Feta cheese (or a nut-free vegan alternative)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or a vegan substitute like maple syrup)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach and arugula thoroughly. Set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Crumble the feta cheese (or vegan alternative) over the salad mixture.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a side or a light main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4115 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1444 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*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.
