Arugula (Rocket) Avocado Salad with Seeds
This Rocket Salad will give a power boost to your day with the healthy fats in the avocados and the omega-3s found in the seeds. Especially for the avocado lovers in my family!
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 308kcal
Equipment
- Salad Spinner
Ingredients
For the salad...
- 1 bunch arugula / rocket (110g/4oz or 5 cups baby, loosely packed)
- 2 large avocados (400g/14.20oz)
- 1 tablespoon pepitas (or pumpkin seeds)
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the vinaigrette…
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon poppy seed
Instructions
- For a bunch of rocket/arugula, wash, discard any wilted or damaged leaves, trim the ends, shake and either pat dry or spin dry in a salad spinner to remove excess water. Chop roughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- For baby arugula, wash, discard any wilted or damaged leaves, trim the ends, then either pat dry or spin dry in a salad spinner to remove excess water.
- Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a glass jar and shake or whisk in a small bowl - until emulsified.
- Pit and peel the avocados and cut into large dice. Transfer most of the avocado to your salad bowl and reserve approximately half a cup to use as a garnish.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
- Arrange in a salad bowl, scatter the reserved avocado and pepitas on top and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg