Arugula Salad

This refreshing Arugula Salad combines peppery arugula with sweet cherry tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It's a vibrant and healthy dish that celebrates the flavors of Italian cuisine while being completely Halal.

Ingredients

• Arugula - 100g
• Cherry tomatoes - 150g
• Mozzarella balls - 100g
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Pine nuts - 30g

Steps

1. Rinse the arugula under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
7. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants due to the arugula and tomatoes.
• Good source of healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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