Easy Arugula Salad Recipe with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Feta, and Lemon
This easy arugula salad is the one we make when there is nothing else in the fridge. Looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe? This fresh arugula salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all topped with a fresh squeeze of lemon.
It’s become one of my favorite go-to meals when I’m looking for a quick and light breakfast or for lunch when I don’t want to just eat my kids leftover chicken nuggets…
I usually don’t measure anything, just toss in however much of each ingredient that sounds good but I’ll do my best to give you some guidance. This serving size would just be for one but I’m sure you could make this for a crowd.
Easy Arugula Salad
Ingredients
Method
- Wash the arugula.
- Peel and dice the cucumber.
- Wash and cut the tomatoes.
- Combine the arugula, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
- Squeeze the lemon over the salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Eat immediately and enjoy!
Why We Love This Easy Arugula Salad
An easy arugula salad earns a spot in the weekly rotation when it takes five minutes and still tastes like something you would order out. The arugula brings a peppery bite, the cucumber keeps it crisp, the tomatoes add a little sweetness, and the feta pulls the whole thing together with just enough salt. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of good olive oil is all the dressing it needs. We make it as a light lunch, pile it next to grilled chicken for dinner, and bring it to potlucks because it holds up better than a lettuce salad does.
Easy Arugula Salad Variations
Add sliced avocado if you want it more filling, or toss in white beans or chickpeas to turn it into a real meal. Shaved parmesan works if you are out of feta. In the summer we add fresh corn cut straight off the cob, and in the fall we swap the tomatoes for sliced pear and a handful of walnuts. Dress it right before you serve it, since arugula wilts fast once the lemon hits it.
Tips:
The best part is you can make this however sounds best to you. I’ve used a variety of seeds before, like pumpkin or almond and it was delicious. I’ve also added chicken for some extra protein.
Let me know if you try out this salad! I’d love to hear any changes you make or suggestions you might have.
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