Rocket, avocado & walnut salad

Enjoy a refreshing Rocket, Avocado & Walnut Salad with a zesty lemon-mustard dressing. This tasty dish combines peppery arugula, creamy avocados, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a light and healthy meal!

  • 25 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 5 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Rocket, avocado & walnut salad

This Rocket, Avocado, & Walnut Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side. The peppery arugula, creamy avocado, and crunchy walnuts come together with a zesty dressing to create a flavorful and satisfying salad.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil
40g
2 tbsp lemon juice
10g
1 tsp mustard
5g
5 cups arugula
100g
1/2 red onion
80g
2 avocados
400g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard. Whisk together until the dressing is well emulsified and set aside.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
- Rinse the arugula thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Prepare the Avocados:
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Carefully score the flesh into cubes or slices while still in the skin, and then scoop them out with a spoon.
4. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, sliced red onion, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Serve:
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Tips:

- Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor.

- Toast the walnuts for added depth of flavor.

- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the dressing to enhance the freshness of the salad.

- If you prefer, substitute arugula with any other fresh greens like spinach or mixed salad leaves.

With its simple yet delicious combination of ingredients, this Rocket, Avocado, & Walnut Salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy it as a stand-alone meal or as a side dish, and savor the harmony of flavors in every bite.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size160 grams
Energy
Calories 180kcal9%
Protein
Protein 2.89g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 12g3%
Fiber 8g20%
Sugar 2.41g2%
Fat
Fat 24g29%
Saturated 3.58g12%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 36ug4%
Choline 20mg4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg8%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg12%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.30mg18%
Vitamin B9 110ug27%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 16mg18%
Vitamin E 2.19mg15%
Vitamin K 50ug40%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 54mg4%
Copper, Cu 0.22mg25%
Iron, Fe 0.98mg9%
Magnesium, Mg 44mg10%
Phosphorus, P 77mg6%
Potassium, K 620mg18%
Selenium, Se 1.00ug2%
Sodium, Na 27mg2%
Zinc, Zn 0.80mg7%
Water
Water 120g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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