Whole30 Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, zesty, and effortlessly healthy, this Whole30 Arugula Salad with Tomatoes is a vibrant addition to your table. Crisp arugula forms the perfect base for juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado chunks, and a touch of red onion for added bite. The homemade dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, elevates the salad with its tangy, savory notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and entirely Whole30-compliant, this salad is not only quick and nutritious but also bursting with fresh, wholesome flavors. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course—it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups arugula
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
Instructions
Wash and dry the arugula. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl with the arugula.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into chunks. Add these to the salad.
For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the salad.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly and coat them with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1358 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2154 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.
