Sugar-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Sugar-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad, a nutrient-packed dish perfect for clean eating and quick prep! Bursting with fresh spinach and peppery arugula, this colorful salad features crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, silky avocado, and a touch of tangy red onion for depth. The homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and a hint of spice, ties all the flavors together beautifully without any added sugar. For those who love a little crunch, sunflower seeds can be sprinkled on top as an optional garnish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy salad is ideal for light lunches, side dishes, or dinner starters—pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups Fresh arugula
- 1 medium, sliced Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 medium, diced Avocado
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach leaves and arugula.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and dice the avocado, adding both to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
If desired, sprinkle sunflower seeds over the top for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your sugar-free spinach and arugula salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1399 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2247 mg | 48% | |
*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.
