Description
A refreshing salad featuring vibrant arugula, creamy avocado, and citrus segments, drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup citrus segments (oranges, grapefruits, or tangerines)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup nuts (walnuts or almonds), toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced avocado, citrus segments, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with toasted nuts before serving.
Notes
Use a ripe avocado for the best creaminess. Toast the nuts to enhance their flavor and avoid mixing the salad until just before serving for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg