ARUGULA-AVOCADO SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

Arugula-Avocado Salad with Pumpkin Seeds image

This arugula-avocado 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! The serving suggestion is for a side dish.

Provided by Anastasia

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch arugula
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 avocados, cut into a large dice
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

Wash arugula and discard any wilted or damaged leaves. Trim the ends, shake, and either pat or spin dry in a salad spinner to remove excess water. Chop roughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and poppy seeds in a glass jar and shake until emulsified.
Add avocados to your bowl, reserving about 1/2 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.
Scatter the reserved avocado and pepitas on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 104.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g