Description
Brighten your meal with this refreshing arugula salad, featuring peppery greens, juicy tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 5 oz fresh arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Rinse the arugula under cold water and dry using a salad spinner.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- 2. Toss Together:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and red onion slices. Gently mix to combine without mashing ingredients.
- 3. Whisk the Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette ingredients—olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper—until well combined. For added flavor, include a teaspoon of Dijon mustard if desired.
- 4. Dress Your Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the arugula mixture just before serving. Toss gently so every leaf is coated.
- 5. Serve It Up!:
- Transfer to individual plates or serve family-style in a large bowl. Enjoy immediately while fresh!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg