Arugula. Cucumbers. Olive Oil. Lemon. Salt. What could be easier?! I like to make this super healthy, yet simple salad for festive meals such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur Breakfast or Passover Seder. I also will serve it on a Friday night when we’re having an easy, casual dinner firing up some burgers on the backyard grill.
Arugula Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
- 5 ounces arugula
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and quartered horizontally, then cut into cut ½" pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl
- Serve
Equipment
I made this salad during one of our first dinners in our new house. My husband ran out to the grocery store to pick up meat and arugula for dinner while I wrangled 12 teenagers and worked on a couple of magazine deadlines. He travels quite a bit and is not home a lot, but when he’s in around he’s the best dad in town.
As we ate our very tasty dinner (he grilled the meat, he’s much better at it than I am), I enjoyed the beautiful tableau before me. The white dishes against the old wooden table with neutral linen napkins was really working for the aesthetic section of my brain. And while I’m no food stylist (I only wish I had the talent of Kelly, Danielle and Stacy) I thought this setting looked lovely, and because of that I made sure to capture the moment after we had finished our meal.
Earlier in the evening I had made a grocery list for my dear hubby, which I want to share with you.
I think it’s really funny when everyone assumes my entire family eats as healthy as I do. My husband is far from gluten-free, and my teenagers are beyond organic –as in they don’t really bother with it anymore. So sad.
In any event, here is a photo of the piece of paper I sent to the store with my husband. The boys did not eat with us. I had the 1/4 pound of grass fed beef, and my husband had a pound of the “other” beef as he does not care for the taste of grass fed. We had a good giggle about the wording on list as I over-seasoned my burger (I don’t like the taste of meat period), but that’s another story entirely.
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Michelle says
So funny to hear you don’t like the taste of meat! I don’t either… never really have, not even as a kid. I try to make myself eat more and more of it, because I feel best grain free, and am allergic to legumes (peanuts, soy, lentils, all those other great protein sources!).
Edith says
This is one of my favorite go to salads. I add pomegranate and sunflower seeds. It makes the salad sing!
Joan Cortez says
I just finished up my nuts.com almond flour. I just tried Honeyville. Hands down it is so much better. The consistency of my almond joy bars was beyond words. I’m sold on this brand and I got it off Amazon and paid no shipping.
Margaret French says
It was so nice to meet you this weekend! Thank you for coming to Winston-Salem, NC.
MAIRBUNNY says
I HAVE NEVER HAD ARUGULA BUT IT SOUNDS GOOD AND I WAS JUST THINKING THAT I HAVE A BUNCH OF MANGO I NEED TO USE AND IT WOULD PROBALLY BE REALLY GOOD IN THAT TO WITH MAYBE SOME SLICED ALMONDS.
I LOVE YOUR GROCERY LIST!!!! IT IS SO CUTE!
MY HUSBAND BLESS HIS HEART EATS EVERYTHING I EAT WHICH SURE MAKES COOKING EASIER. BECAUSE I AM GF,DAIRY FEE, SOY FREE,LOW SALT, AND VERY LIMITED ON OTHER FOODS. THANK GOD FOR YOUR BOOKS ELANA OR I WOULD REALLY BE LOST. JUST GOT YOUR NEWEST BOOK AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING NEW RECIPES FROM IT.
HOPE THIS FINDS YOU FEELING WELL.
BEST WISHES,
MAIRBUNNY
Kiki says
Hi. I want to give you an idea for your grass fed burger. Like you, I do not like the taste of meat. I cannot maintain my health without it. My mother made me a grass fed burger that I love. She took a bunch (and I mean a lot!) of fresh mint, chopped it up and mixed it with the meat along with salt (Celtic) and fresh ground pepper. She cooked it by frying it in pastured butter. It was fantastic! My husband and two boys (13 &11) love it too. I hope you try it and enjoy it.
staci says
Oh my gosh
Thank you for posting your grocery list and the little snippet about your family. My husband couldn’t care less if it comes out of a box or is freshly made. It is nice to know that not all couples share the same view points on food and healthy eating, but you keep to what you think is the best even if not all your family members understand.
jodye @ chocolate and chou fleur says
This sounds like such a fresh and light salad. I love the peppery bite of arugula, and I imagine it going so well with the lemon dressing!
Jenna says
What a wonderfully simple salad. Arugula has its own delicious peppery flavour that not much else is needed :)
Denise Pouchet says
This looks simple, tasty and perfect for the few fresh items I have in my fridge tonight! :)