10-Minute Spinach Arugula Salad
Crisp and peppery, this Spinach Arugula Salad is perfect for a light lunch and makes a refreshing dinner side. With hearty greens, creamy goat cheese, toasty pecans, and sweet pomegranate seeds all brought together with a tangy dressing, you’ve got a salad that is simply irresistible.
Servings 8
Calories 216kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 6 cups arugula
- ½ small red onion sliced thin
- ½ pomegranate arils or blueberries
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup toasted pecans chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, onion, pomegranate or blueberries, goat cheese, and pecans.
- Make the dressing by combining the oil. vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.
- Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2593IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg