Breakfast Salad with Arugula, Feta, and Olives

This breakfast salad is a light and refreshing way to start your day. The arugula provides a peppery base, while the feta cheese and olives add a salty and briny flavor. The red onion adds a bit of crunch, and the olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing brings it all together. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you could add some chopped tomatoes or cucumbers, or you could use a different type of cheese, such as goat cheese or mozzarella.

This recipe was inspired by a trip to Italy I took a few years ago. I was staying in a small town in Tuscany, and I had the opportunity to visit a local farmer's market. I was amazed by the variety of fresh produce available, and I couldn't resist buying some of the local arugula. I had never had arugula before, but I was immediately impressed by its peppery flavor. I knew I had to find a way to use it in a recipe. When I got back home, I started experimenting with different salad recipes, and I finally came up with this one. It's a simple salad, but it's packed with flavor. I love to eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups arugula
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, feta, olives, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The arugula provides a peppery base for the salad.
• The feta cheese and olives add a salty and briny flavor.
• The red onion adds a bit of crunch.
• The olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing brings it all together.