Recipe: Simple Arugula Salad

“The perfect dressing is essential to the perfect salad ...” - Julia Child

Salads are one my easiest and favorite quick dishes during the busy week to prepare. I easily make this salad about 4-5 times a week, with different variations. This dish is truly perfect by itself or a compliment to really any entree you choose.

I’m sharing my super simple Arugula Salad recipe, that is less than 5 steps, and will take you less than five minutes to make. You can always jazz it up with your favorite protein, like grilled chicken, smoked turkey, or pan seared shrimp, but it’s absolutely perfect as is.

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What You’ll Need

  • 3 cups arugula

  • 1 diced roma tomato

  • 1/4 cup chopped red cabbage

  • 1/2 large lemon, juiced

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • a pinch of sea salt

  • a few shakes of cracked black pepper, oregano, and dried basil

  • feta or parmesan cheese (for garnish)

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Directions

STEP 1: Combine arugula, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Gently toss the arugula leaves so it is evenly coated in olive oil and lemon juice.

STEP 2: Sprinkle a little bit of salt, oregano, dried basil, and pepper on the arugula.

STEP 3: Dice tomatoes and shred red cabbage and place that on top of the arugula.

STEP 4: Last, garnish with feta or parmesan cheese.

Pro Tip: For a lovely addition top with avocado, shredded chicken or turkey, even pan seared shrimp would be lovely to add with this dish!

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Recipe: Avocado Salad

"Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments." - Bethenny Frankel

Now that Spring is officially underway I'm opting for lighter meal options! I'm constantly on the go, so it's great when I can whip up something quickly. A nice light salad that is super easy to prepare totally wins in my book.

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite salads just in time for the warmer months ahead.

What you'll need:

  • Arugula
  • Avocado
  • Lemon or Lemon Juice
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Olive Oil
  • Cracked Pepper
  • Uncured Bacon (optional)

Step 1: Get 1 or 2 cups of arugula and place them in a bowl or on a plate.

Tip: If you prefer to have a few bacon pieces in your salad then slice a few pieces. Take the small pieces and begin frying them while you prep the veggies!

Step 2: Now it is time for your vegetables! Begin dicing a tomato into small cubes. Next, slice about 6 pieces of cucumber - I prefer mine thin! Lastly, the star of the show - avocado. Slice several wedges of avocado to add to your salad. Once the vegetables are chopped and diced, begin placing them on the plate or bowl.

Step 3: Next, make your olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Mix lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of oil together. I like to add a dash of cracked pepper to taste. Once, completed add the vinaigrette on top of the salad.

Tip: I typically use half of a lemon for the vinaigrette.

Step 4: Lastly, if you decided to add the bacon to your salad, go ahead and ensure your bits are cooked thoroughly. Then, add the bacon to your dish! Also, add a little cracked black pepper to top it off if you'd like.

Step 5: Enjoy! 

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