Sunlight Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A vibrant, light salad featuring peppery arugula, zesty citrus, and creamy avocado for a refreshing summer dish. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Arugula, Avocado, Red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Arugula
- 2 ripe, diced Avocado
- 1 small, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1, juiced (2 tbsp) Lime
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup, toasted Pine nuts
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 4 cups arugula with 1 small red onion, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to wilt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/8 tsp salt until emulsified.
- Step 3: Fold 2 diced avocados into the arugula mixture, then pour the dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Step 4: Top with 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.
