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Spinach Arugula Salad - Low Carb | Heart Healthy

Archana Singh, PhD
This healthy spinach arugula salad is low-carb, diabetes friendly, heart healthy, and anti-inflammatory. It is delicious and very easy to make.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz baby spinach prewashed and dried
  • 3 oz arugula prewashed and dried
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup onion very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado seed removed and cut in chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl add olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and juice from half a lemon and whisk together to make the dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber pieces, finely chopped onion, and avocado chunks.
  • Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add more salt, lemon juice or black pepper if needed. Serve.
Keyword Anti-inflammatory, Diabetes Friendly, Heart Healthy