Arugula Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Arugula Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This delicious arugula spinach salad is perfect as a healthy lunch or a side salad for Sunday dinner or when you have guests over. It includes lots of leafy greens, vegan feta (homemade or store-bought), fresh veggies and a simple lemon basil vinaigrette. It is packed with flavor and made fully plant-based and dairy-free.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: salad, side dish, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

For the lemon vinaigrette

2-3 tbsp lemon juice or about a whole lemon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil or tahini if using tahini, you may need to add a little water
1-2 tsp maple syrup or to taste
2 tbsp fresh herbs of choice (mint, dill or basil) finely chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

For the salad

5 oz arugula and baby spinach I used the pre-packaged arugula and spinach mix from Whole Foods Market.
¼ cup red onion finely sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
¼-⅓ cup feta cheese I used this tofu feta cheese
3 tbsp slivered almonds

Instructions

If making the tofu feta cheese, then start with that. You can make it days ahead and keep it in the fridge until ready to use.
In a small bowl or a glass jar, whisk/shake together the olive oil or tahini, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sweetener, garlic powder and salt. If using tahini, then you might need to add a little water to reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt/lemon/sweetener and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the arugula and spinach mix, cherry tomatoes, red onion, almonds and cubes of feta. Drizzle some of the dressing over (start with less) and gently stir to combine. Add more dressing as needed.
Serve with an extra crumble of vegan feta, some ground black pepper and a side of lemon wedge. Enjoy!

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Notes

This salad needs to be enjoyed right away once assembled, but you can make the dressing ahead.
This is such a versatile recipe! Add some fresh fruits (berries, apples, oranges), dried fruit, other nuts and more. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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