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!
- 07 Jun 2025
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard. Whisk together until the dressing is well emulsified and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Size | 160 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 180kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.89g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 12g | 3% |
| Fiber 8g | 20% |
| Sugar 2.41g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 24g | 29% |
| Saturated 3.58g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 36ug | 4% |
| Choline 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 0.16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 1.85mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 0.30mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B9 110ug | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E 2.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K 50ug | 40% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 54mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu 0.22mg | 25% |
| Iron, Fe 0.98mg | 9% |
| Magnesium, Mg 44mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus, P 77mg | 6% |
| Potassium, K 620mg | 18% |
| Selenium, Se 1.00ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 27mg | 2% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.80mg | 7% |
| 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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