In this yummy spinach arugula salad the vibrant and crisp greens are topped with crispy croutons, savory parmesan cheese and toss it with a creamy, tangy, lemon yogurt dressing.Recipe yields to 4 small servings (or two larger ones).Recipe update: published in October 2022/updated in September 2023
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: pasta salad
Cuisine: vegetarian
Keyword: Spinach arugula salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Katia
Ingredients
Croutons
3 oz(80 grams)bread (any type, at least a day old)
1-2tablespoonolive oil or extra virgin olive oil
Lemon yogurt dressing
¼ cup(60 ml)plain yogurt
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonhoney
½garlic clove, grated
¼teaspoonfine salt, or more to taste
⅛teaspoonblack pepper
Spinach arugula salad
3 oz(80 grams)baby arugula
3 oz(80 grams)baby spinach
3Tablespoonsfreshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook the croutons
Cut the bread with a knife or torn into small chunks by hand, ideally about ¾-inch thick (if the bread is fresh, I found that it’s easier to tear it by hand). It's important that the croutons be uniformly sized so that they cook evenly.
Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed bread, toss until well coated in olive oil and cook, stirring often, until the cubes are golden and crispy. Add a bit more of olive oil during if needed, trust your judgement. Cooking the croutons takes about 10 minutes, then turn the heat off and set aside.
Make the dressing
Place all the dressing ingredients into a glass jar with a lid and shake very well until nicely combined and emulsified.
Assemble the spinach arugula salad
Arrange the baby leaves on a large serving plate or in a large salad bowl. Scatter the croutons over the salad along with the grated or shaved parmesan cheese.
Finish with the lemon yogurt dressing, add it deliberately all over the salad and toss gently just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving and they are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.