Arugula Salad with Lime dressing

This is a crisp, fresh salad perfect to accompany any main dish. Serve with heavier dishes to add some lightness and flavor.

This is a crisp, fresh salad perfect to accompany any main dish.  Serve with heavier dishes to add some lightness and flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups arugula

  • 1 cucumber, julienned

  • 1 carrot, julienned

  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 line, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar

  • salt to taste

  • pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine all vegetables, and toss in the remaining ingredients.  Serve chilled.

Notes:

The lime dressing brings out the crisp sharp flavor in the arugula, while the cucumbers and bell peppers add a juicy crunch to the salad.  The carrot and tomatoes add the sweetness.  You can replace the agave with fruit juice for a different flavor.

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