Fresh salad with cucumber, arugula and iceberg lettuce

4 servings

15 minutes

Fresh salad with cucumber, arugula, and iceberg lettuce is a light and refreshing dish perfect for a summer lunch or as a side to main courses. It features tender iceberg lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy onions, while arugula adds a nutty-mustard note that makes the flavor unique and rich. This combination of freshness and mild spiciness is especially loved in Russian cuisine, where simplicity and naturalness of ingredients are valued. Dressed with mayonnaise, this salad gains a creamy texture that complements the natural juiciness of the vegetables. It works well as a standalone dish or an accompaniment to meat and fish dishes. The simplicity of preparation and harmony of flavors make this salad an excellent choice for any occasion.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 31.7
• Proteins: 2.1g
• Fats: 0.4g
• Carbohydrates: 5.4g

Ingredients

• Arugula: 200 g
• Iceberg lettuce: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Mayonnaise: to taste
• Cucumbers: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. We chop the iceberg lettuce coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce: 1 piece

2. First, we cut the cucumbers into circles, then into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces

3. We chop the onion into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

4. We chop the arugula in a random shape.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 200 g

5. We mix and season.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise:  to taste

6. Salt, pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Let's not forget that arugula has a specific nutty-mustard flavor.