Fresh arugula and vegetable salad with yogurt dressing
1 serving
10 minutes
A fresh arugula and vegetable salad with yogurt dressing is a light, refreshing dish that perfectly combines textures and flavors. The roots of this salad trace back to Italian cuisine, where the simplicity and freshness of ingredients are the foundation of gastronomic philosophy. Crunchy iceberg lettuce and spicy arugula create a wonderful green base, while ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers add juiciness and natural sweetness. The light yogurt sauce gives the dish softness, while sea salt and olive oil complete the harmony of flavors. An ideal option for a light dinner or as an accompaniment to main dishes, this salad pairs beautifully with a glass of dry red wine. It not only pleases the eye with its vibrant colors but also fills the body with vitamins and the freshness of the Mediterranean.
1
Tear the iceberg lettuce leaves chaotically and place them in the center of the plate.
- Iceberg lettuce: 0.3 piece
2
Scatter arugula chaotically on top.
- Rocket (arugula): 2 bunchs
3
All other ingredients should be arranged around the salad.
4
Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters, then cut them in half (coarsely).
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
5
Cut the tomatoes into large pieces. (The tomatoes should be juicy, ripe, and sweet; do not use 'rubber tomatoes' - imported and tasteless ones for this salad). You can place part of the tomato on the salad leaves to give your salad a more substantial appearance.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
6
We cut the pepper into strips.
- Bell pepper: 0.3 piece
7
We cut the onion into thin half-rings.
- Red onion: 0.3 piece
8
On the free part of the plate, we place sliced pepper, onion, olives, and yogurt.
- Bell pepper: 0.3 piece
- Red onion: 0.3 piece
- Olives in oil: 10 pieces
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 100 g
9
To finish, we add a pinch of sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
10
Before use, mix all ingredients carefully. The salad pairs well with freshly squeezed juice or a glass of dry red wine. Enjoy your meal!
