This simple and healthy Spinach Arugula Salad with Strawberries is the perfect simple side dish to pair with your favorite protein. It is quick, easy, and versatile.
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- Arugula is low in calories, but high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Arugula: Nutrition, Benefits, Risks, & More.
- Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. Health Benefits of Spinach.
- Cucumber offers many health benefits that include keeping you hydrated, aiding with weight loss, providing antioxidants, and possibly helping to prevent cancer. Health Benefits of Cucumber.
- Strawberries are packed with potent antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Health Benefits of Strawberry.
- Almonds are a rich source of fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Health Benefits of Almonds.
- Vinaigrette: lemon juice and lemon zest, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), shallot, salt and cracked black pepper.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add arugula and spinach
Add the arugula and spinach to a wide salad bowl or a large plate.
- Add cucumbers
Next, place cucumbers on the arugula and spinach.
- Add strawberries
Place strawberries on cucumbers.
- Add almonds and vinaigrette
Sprinkle with almonds and drizzle the vinaigrette.
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Common Questions
Yes, adding protein can make the salad more filling. Consider including: grilled chicken, sliced turkey or ham, quinoa or tofu.
Yes, you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time. Store the spinach, arugula, and strawberries separately in the refrigerator. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.
The salad is best eaten fresh. Once dressed, the salad is best consumed within a few hours, but undressed greens and strawberries can last 1-2 days in the fridge.
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Spinach Arugula Salad with Strawberries
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups arugula
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup cucumbers (Persian or English cucumber) (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ½ cup almonds (chopped or slivered)
For the Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about one lemon)
- Lemon zest (from one lemon)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 medium shallot (about 3 tablespoons, minced)
- Salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the arugula and spinach to a wide salad bowl or a large plate. Next, place cucumbers and strawberries on the arugula and spinach.
- Sprinkle with almonds and drizzle the vinaigrette.
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