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Arugula Salad

This easy arugula salad recipe made with healthy A+ ingredients and apple cider vinaigrette is one awesome power salad that tastes amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
Keyword: A+ Arugula Salad, Arugula Salad
Servings: 1 salad
Author: Christi

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 3 - 5 spears asparagus fresh asparagus spears trimmed *see instructions for options*
  • 1 small avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced *see instructions for options*
  • 1 ounce asiago cheese shaved
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinaigrette or the dressing of your choice *recipe link in instructions*

Instructions

  • Prepare Ingredients:
    Dressing: Make the Apple Cider Vinaigrette in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use or you can use the salad dressing of your choice.
    Asparagus: If you want to add roasted asparagus or sautéed asparagus, make it in advance or use fresh raw asparagus that is trimmed.
    Almonds: Make the Garlic Roasted Almonds or Dry Roasted Almonds in advance and slice them once cooled, or you can use store-bought sliced almonds.
    Slice the avocado and shave the asiago.
  • Assemble Salad:
    Add the arugula to a salad bowl. Add the sliced avocado, trimmed fresh asparagus, sliced almonds, and shaved asiago cheese. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!