Arugula salad with seafood and fresh cucumbers
4 servings
15 minutes
Arugula salad with seafood and fresh cucumbers is a light and exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the harmony of freshness and marine aromas. Italians value simplicity and quality of ingredients, and this salad is a vivid example of such gastronomic philosophy. The tender, slightly bitter arugula complements the refreshing taste of crunchy cucumbers, while the seafood adds tenderness and a rich sea flavor to the dish. Olives add a spicy note, and the dressing made from lemon juice and olive oil highlights the natural flavor nuances of each component. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or as an exquisite appetizer on a festive table. The combination of healthy ingredients makes it not only tasty but also nutritious, while its fresh aroma transports you to the sunny coast of Italy.
1
Cut the cucumbers into strips and tear the arugula by hand.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Rocket (arugula): 60 g
2
Drain the excess liquid from the seafood cocktail. I used a non-frozen, ready-to-eat cocktail.
- Seafood cocktail mix: 230 g
3
Cut the olives in half.
- Pitted olives: 100 g
4
Mix cucumbers, seafood, olives, and arugula. Add salt and pepper.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Seafood cocktail mix: 230 g
- Pitted olives: 100 g
- Rocket (arugula): 60 g
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
5
Mix lemon juice and olive oil. Dress the salad.
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
