Tomato, Avocado and Arugula Salad Recipe
A light and refreshing Tomato, Avocado, and Arugula Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh basil. Tossed with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing, this salad is a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup arugula
- 5-6 basil leaves
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, basil leaves, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and green pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
- Add the chopped red onion if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- This salad is best served fresh, as the avocado may brown if stored for too long.
- Consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg