Arugula Spinach Salad
My easy Arugula Spinach Salad recipe is made with peppery arugula leaves, baby spinach, shaved Parmesan, and a simple balsamic dressing that brings everything together.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups arugula leaves (washed and dried)
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves (washed and dried)
- ¼ red onion (finely sliced)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup parmesan shavings
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Wash the arugula and spinach leaves thoroughly and make sure they are totally dry.
- Place those leaves in a large bowl. Make parmesan shavings using a vegetable peeler. Make long peels of the Parmesan block the same way you’re peeling a big carrot, and add the shavings to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onions and add them to the salad.
- In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt until combined. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just mixed enough so the oil and vinegar come together.
- Add the dressing to the salad mixture in the bowl. Gently toss them together to combine with your fingertips.
- Transfer the salad to individual salad bowls or to a large salad bowl.
Notes
- If your arugula and spinach leaves (or any other salad leaves, fresh herbs) are a bit wilted and not looking as fresh, the best way to revive them is to put them in lukewarm water and soak them for 20 minutes. I have done it many times, and it works much better than cold or iced water
- Make sure the leaves are totally dry after washing them. The quickest and most efficient way to dry salad leaves is to use a salad spinner. Alternatively, you can shake the salad leaves and drain them in a colander for about half an hour.
- Use a good olive oil since the dressing is simple and the flavor will stand out.
- Dress your Arugula Spinach Salad at the last minute to avoid the leaves from wilting or becoming soggy before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2564IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg