Tasty Cucumber, Tomato and Arugula Salad Recipe – Vegan

This cucumber, tomato and arugula salad recipe is keto friendly and filled with vitamins and other nutrients. Cucumber, for example, contains provitamin A, and some Vitamins B, C and E. Arugula has Vitamin K. Tomato contains antioxidant with a significant amount of vitamin E and some vitamin C, iron, potassium, and beta-carotene. Individuals who eat a significant amount of antioxidants rich foods are know to have lower of levels of cancer, cataracts, heart disease and stroke.

When possible, prepare with fresh organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and stay healthy.

Cucumber, Tomato and Arugula Salad Recipe

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 11 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

1. 3 cups of sliced cucumbers
2. 2 cups of sliced cherry tomatoes
3. 1/4 cup of sliced red onion
4. 1 sliced yellow or green bell pepper
5. 1/4 cup of chopped parsley or dill
6. 1/8 cup of arugula or lettuce
7. 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
8. 4 tablespoons of olive oil
9. 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
10. Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
11. Pepper to taste (optional)
12. 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano

Directions

1. Using a large salad bowl, add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, bell pepper, and herbs. Toss properly to combine.
2. In another bowl, add the oil, lemon juice, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix properly to combine.
3. Pour the dressing into the salad bowl. Toss everything to combine, serve.

Dietary Content for Cucumber, Tomato and Arugula Salad Recipe

Calories: 107, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 9 g