Today I’m sharing a fresh and healthy spinach and arugula salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This easy recipe combines fresh spinach, arugula, cucumber, red and green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, red onion, pine nuts, and flax seeds, all tossed in a flavorful homemade lemon-mustard dressing.
The dressing is made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and black pepper, giving the salad a bright and delicious taste. Packed with vitamins, healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, this salad is not only incredibly tasty but also a great choice for anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle or support their weight loss goals.
Fresh, colorful, crunchy, and full of nutrients – this salad is simple to prepare and perfect for any time of the year. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments!
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Ingredients for the salad:
2 oz (60 g) spinach
2 oz (60 g) arugula
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon pine nuts
Cherry tomatoes
1/2 green bell pepper
1 cucumber
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1/4 red onion
1 avocado
Ingredients for the dressing:
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions:
– In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt, garlic, and mustard. Mix well to make the dressing.
– Place the spinach and arugula in a large salad bowl.
– Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
– Sprinkle with pine nuts and flax seeds.
– Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
– Serve immediately and enjoy! 🍋🥑🥗