• Summer Salads: Fresh Arugula and Basil Salad

    This is such a fresh and simple salad, I eat it all the time! Plus, it’s super healthy (no oil is added to dress it)
    Toss together:
    Arugula
    Handful of chopped basil
    Big slices of ripe avocado
    Cherry tomatoes
    Good quality Salt and Pepper
    Squirt of fresh lemon or lime

    I was surprised to find that just a squirt of fresh lemon or lime did the trick to dress this salad. The arugula and basil have so much flavor on their own, no oil is necessary. Couldn’t get much healthier!

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  • 17 comments

    1. MAMA P said… July 30, 2011 10:25 am

      I totally need to add arugula to my salad repetoire….thanks for the reminder! I think high-quality ingredients just 'make' it. Yum! MamaP

    2. Barbie // Birds of a Lovely Feather said… July 29, 2011 7:40 am

      Just perfect!

    3. Carly said… July 29, 2011 6:04 am

      Well since my lil guy and I are obsessed w avocado..this looks DELICIOUS! Everyone thinks it is so funny that my 21 month old likes avocados- but he just eats it right up…favorite food is guacamole, I think. lol.First time stopping in…Thanks for sharing this recipe- perfect summertime fare.C

    4. Lisa Maria said… July 28, 2011 9:45 pm

      Totally made this today – and I loved it!

    5. debbiecutieface said… July 27, 2011 7:50 pm

      I love basil, it's super delicious!

    6. Miss Bibliophile said… July 27, 2011 6:46 pm

      I'm definitely going to try this! Perfect use for some of the basil growing in a pot on my back stoop.

    7. Kayla Poole said… July 27, 2011 4:31 pm

      Yummy! I eat a variation of this often. Lemon/salt/pepper makes the best dressing.Also, Tiho introduced me to sunflower oil, since that's what they use in Bulgaria. It's much lighter than olive oil but has a similar feel and taste. Win win.

    8. Melissa | I Still Love You said… July 27, 2011 2:50 pm

      Mmmm! I love both avocado & basil! While at the grocery store this morning I was wondering about how I would combine the two. I'll definitely be trying this soon!Thanks!

    9. Michelle {lovely little things} said… July 27, 2011 1:21 pm

      that sounds fresh & delicious!

    10. fanciful no.2 said… July 27, 2011 12:13 pm

      delish! so fresh and summery. will take note!

    11. robin k said… July 27, 2011 11:56 am

      Yum!

    12. Melanie said… July 27, 2011 10:39 am

      Oh, I love summer salads. I'm trying this one tonight for sure.

    13. Emily said… July 27, 2011 9:24 am

      yummy! can't wait to try it with the fresh basil and tomatoes from my garden.

    14. Jules said… July 27, 2011 8:58 am

      I make the same salad but add oil. I'll have to try it without because I wouldn't mind seeing the calorie count on my salads go down! (I also add raw, chopped nuts and seeds to mine.)Have you seen the Wasabi Arugula at Trader Joe's? It arugula with a faint spicy kick similar to Japanese wasabi. It's good!

    15. Sophie Delphis said… July 27, 2011 7:21 am

      Yes please.

    16. Shasta Blair said… July 27, 2011 6:42 am

      mmm, yum! I guess I'll have to start eating my vegetables :)

    17. Melissa {AllSewnUp} said… July 27, 2011 6:12 am

      you had me at «avocado»

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