Spinach and Arugula Salad with Strawberries

This refreshing spinach and arugula salad is topped with strawberries, avocado, walnuts and feta cheese with a creamy yogurt dressing. It's a flavorful and easy salad full of color and texture.

Combining arugula and spinach together is a great way to create a flavorful and nutritious salad or side dish. Both arugula and spinach are leafy greens with distinct flavors and textures that complement each other well. Arugula has a peppery taste, while spinach has a milder, slightly sweet flavor.

Carbs in arugula

Arugula is a leafy green vegetable that is low in carbohydrates, making it a great choice for those following a low-carb or keto diet. 1 cup (about 20 grams) of raw arugula typically contains less than 1 gram of carbohydrates.

Including arugula in your meals can provide essential nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, as well as folate, calcium, and potassium, while keeping carbohydrate intake low.

Other names for arugula

Arugula is known by various names depending on the region or country. Some common alternative names for arugula include:

1. Rocket: This name is commonly used in British English and some other English-speaking countries, as well as in Australia and New Zealand.
2. Rucola: In Italian cuisine, arugula is often referred to as "rucola." This name is also used in some other European countries.
3. Roquette: Another name for arugula, particularly in French cuisine, is "roquette."

These names are used interchangeably with "arugula" and refer to the same leafy green vegetable characterized by its peppery flavor and tender leaves.

Ingredients

As with any salad, you want to use the freshest ingredients you can find for a great flavor. We have kept this spinach arugula salad onion free but feel free to add slices of red onion or chopped green onions to your own taste.

• Arugula - fresh arugula leaves for a slightly peppery taste.
• Baby spinach - fresh and unwilted leaves.
• Strawberries - fresh blueberries make a great substitution.
• Avocado - adds healthy fats to the salad.
• Walnuts - a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Can be substituted with toasted or sliced almonds.
• Feta cheese - increases the protein content of the salad. Can be replace with goat cheese or brie.
• Dressing - we make a creamy mustard dressing with Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard.

How to make a spinach and arugula salad

Making a salad is easy. Wash and dry the produce. Mix the homemade salad dressing. Chop, assemble and serve!

Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth.

Add the spinach and arugula on a serving plate and layer the salad ingredients.

Storage

Ideally, this refreshing salad should be serve freshly made. It's best to store the dressing separately from the salad ingredients to prevent the greens from becoming soggy. You can store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator and add it to the salad just before serving.

If you have leftover salad, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. However, keep in mind that the salad may not stay as fresh and crisp once it's been dressed.

More keto salad recipes

Enjoy these other colorful and tasty low carb salad recipes:

Strawberry Halloumi Salad

Keto Fattoush Salad

Cucumber Strawberry Salad

Arugula Chayote Salad

Grilled Peach Salad