Spinach Arugula Salad
Rustically simple with incredible flavor, this Spinach Arugula Salad is the perfect side to accompany any dish! With peppery arugula and nutritious baby spinach, plus homemade croutons, big shavings of Parmesan cheese, and a quick shake of honey red wine vinaigrette, it's our go-to salad!
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
For the Croutons
- 2 to 3 cups baguette cubed (any crusty loaf)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
For the Dressing
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 grinds fresh black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
For the Salad
- 5 ounces baby spinach and arugula mix
- ⅛ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler and crumbled
Instructions
- For the Croutons, preheat the oven to 400℉. Add the cubed baguette to a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, and thyme. Toss well with your hands to coat. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, flipping about half way through and as they reach the end, until crisp and golden. Allow to cool.
- For the Dressing, add all ingredients to a small jar with a lid and shake well to emulsify. Or whisk together in a small bowl.
- For the Salad, toss the arugula and spinach with the dressing and some of the red onion, Parmesan cheese shavings, and croutons, saving the remainder to add over the top. Garnish with more fresh thyme leaves if you like.
Notes
- Fresh Herbs - If you have fresh thyme, you can use some on the croutons, add a few leaves to the dressing and use the fresh leaves to garnish the salad. If you are using dried, just use them on the croutons.
- Parmesan Cheese - Use a vegetable peeler to shave big pieces from a block of Parmesan cheese, then crumble the shavings with your fingers over the salad. You can also buy it this way, but it's usually cheaper if you buy a block and will last longer.
- Vinaigrette - The red wine vinegar could be subbed with lemon juice or white wine vinegar. Regular or whole grain dijon mustard will work. Honey could be substituted with real maple syrup.
- Extra Dressing - You may or may not use all the dressing. Extra will last in the fridge for 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg