Paleo Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, fresh, and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this Paleo Arugula Salad with Tomatoes is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish or light meal. Featuring peppery arugula, sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a touch of zesty red onion, this salad bursts with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. A simple yet flavorful dressing made with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties everything together, while a garnish of fragrant basil leaves adds the perfect finishing touch. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and ready in just 15 minutes, this arugula salad is a celebration of wholesome, clean-eating ingredients. Serve it fresh for a nutritious lunch, pair it with grilled protein for dinner, or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing summertime treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 20 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash and dry the arugula thoroughly, then place it in a large mixing bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half, adding them to the bowl with the arugula.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and peel, then dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Add the avocado to the salad mixture.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the top of the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2176 mg | 46% | |
*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.
