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Arugula Salad with Simple Lemon Vinaigrette

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 1 ripe avocado pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or pistachios
Salad Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • zest of a lemon
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • additional salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Add all salad dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake until mixed, could also whisk together
  2. Layer salad ingredients in a large bowl, lightly coat with dressing and mix
  3. Store leftover dressing in the fridge for a couple weeks
  4. Suggestions for additional toppings: sunflower sprouts, protein of choice, greek seasoning, shallots, or olives.