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Home » Recipes » Salads and Salad Dressings

Arugula Salad

Published: Mar 26, 2022 · Modified: Apr 30, 2023 by Marisa Franca · 1 Comment

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Arugula Salad is the perfect summer dish. The peppery greens are refreshing and light, and pair perfectly with a tangy vinaigrette. Plus, it's easy to customize this salad to your own taste buds. Be sure to add arugula or rocket salad to your next lunch or dinner.

Looking for a quick and easy salad recipe? This arugula salad with its lighter dressing is perfect for you! It only takes a few minutes to put together, and it's loaded with delicious flavors. Plus, it's healthy and nutritious, so you can feel good about eating it!

A big bowl of arugula salad with pears, gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts.
This Rocket Salad with its touch of cheese and fruit is a perfect fresh vegetable side anytime of year.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🛒 Ingredients
  • 🗒 Instructions
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🤔 FAQs
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 📚 Variations
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📗 Related Recipes
  • 🍽 Serve with
  • 📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
  • 📝 Recipe Card
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • It's quick and easy to make and loaded with delicious flavors.
  • Arugula, also known as Rocket, is also healthy and nutritious and a great way to get in your vegetables.
  • This arugula salad is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight!

This arugula salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's packed with nutrients like vitamins A and C, as well as iron and calcium. And it's low in calories, even the arugula salad dressing, so you can enjoy it without guilt!

🛒 Ingredients

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Image of ingredients necessary to make the Pear Gorgonzola Arugula Salad with Walnuts.

Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.

  • Arugula Salad Mix
  • Pears
  • Gorgonzola cheese
  • Walnuts -- may use pecans if desired
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper

🗒 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

First four steps for combining the arugula salad with pears and gorgonzola cheese.
  1. Begin by toasting the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for a couple minutes. Be sure to stir the walnuts often, as they can burn quickly.
  2. Make the salad dressing by whisking the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. Add the arugula, pears, gorgonzola, walnuts, and cranberries to a large bowl.
  4. Top with the prepared arugula salad dressing and toss gently to combine.
A large white bowl filled with pear gorgonzola arugula salad with cranberries and walnuts.

🔪 Equipment

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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Skillet for toasting walnuts

🤔 FAQs

These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making a Arugula Salad recipe.

What does arugula go well with?

Arugula Salad is delicious with just about anything! Try pairing it with grilled chicken or fish, roasted vegetables, or even fruit.

Can arugula be used as lettuce?

Absolutely, you can use arugula as lettuce. It has a delicious peppery flavor.

How do you cut arugula for salad?

To cut arugula for salad, first wash the leaves thoroughly. Then, using a sharp knife, cut off the bottom of the stem and discard it. If you purchase baby arugula or spring mix salads they are already pre-washed and ready to eat.

How long does arugula last in the fridge?

Arugula will last in the fridge for up to 3 days. After that, it will start to wilt and lose its flavor. So be sure to use it up within a few days of purchasing it!

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

  • Be sure to wash and dry the arugula well before adding to your salad.
  • I recommend using high quality ingredients for this salad, as it will give you the best flavor. 
  • The salad dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar on hand you can use balsamic vinegar instead.
  • Make this salad vegetarian friendly by leaving out the cheese.
  • You can also add protein to this salad such as cooked chicken or steak.

📚 Variations

  • If you can't find arugula, you can use another type of greens in its place. Spinach or kale would be good substitutes.
  • Instead of pears you can use other fruits such as apples, grapes or your favorite berries.
  • Use a different nut for more flavor. You can use pecans or even pine nuts. Notes
  • If you don't like gorgonzola cheese, you can use another type of cheese such as feta or goat cheese.
  • Freshly shaved parmesan cheese would also be a great addition to this recipe.
  • You can add other vegetables to this salad if you prefer such as grated carrots, thinly sliced radishes, bell peppers, or red onions.
A fork holding a bite of Arugula Salad with Pears , cheese, and cranberries.
The Arugula Salad Dressing gently coats each bite without being overwhelming or heavy.

🥫 Storage

This rocket salad recipe is best served fresh, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for a day. However, I recommend that you store the salad assembled without the dressing.

📗 Related Recipes

  • Mediterranean Grain Salad with Gorgonzola is simple to make but is loaded with healthy nutrients that are great for your body.
  • Italian Summer Salad with Basil Dressing is light and fresh with a delicious zesty dressing.
  • The sweetness of the orange in this Fennel Orange Salad pairs perfectly with the anise flavor of the fennel, and it's all topped off with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Another delicious salad featuring autumn fruits and vegetables is our Ultimate Fall Harvest Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. It's a beautiful addition to the holiday dinner table.
  • Panzanella Salad is a classic Tuscan salad that uses stale bread to create the most delicious Italian salad! We can't wait for summer tomatoes to make this amazing dish.

🍽 Serve with

  • This Top Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms is a hearty meal that pairs well with this fresh rocket salad recipe.
  • If you are looking for a light and healthy meal, pair this salad with these Seared Scallops.
  • This Baked Chicken Breast is always tender, juicy and full of flavor, it makes for a great weeknight meal.

📞 Chiacchierata (chat)

Arugula is one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. Personally, I love the peppery flavor it brings to a salad. And this arugula salad recipe is my new favorite way to eat it. The simple dressing really lets the flavor of the arugula shine through.

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This is an arugula salad recipe we like to serve when we want a side that is a little special.

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📝 Recipe Card

Arugula Salad is the perfect summer dish. The peppery greens are refreshing and light, and pair perfectly with a tangy vinaigrette. Plus, it's easy to customize this salad to your own taste buds. So why not add arugula to your next lunch or dinner? You won't regret it!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

📖 Recipe

Overhead view of large white bowl filled with arugula salad tossed with pears, gorgonzola cheese, cranberries, and walnuts.

Arugula Salad With Pears, Gorgonzola, and Toasted Walnuts

If you're looking for a new and exciting salad to add to your repertoire, look no further than this arugula salad recipe. This peppery green is perfect for adding flavor and plenty of nutrients to your meal.
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Contorno, First course, Vegetable salad
Cuisine: American-Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon For mixing salad
  • Medium size skillet

Ingredients

Salad

  • 7 ounce Arugula Salad Mix
  • 2 Pears diced
  • 5 ounce Gorgonzola crumbled
  • ¼ cup Walnuts chopped
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries

Arugula Salad Dressing

  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Begin by toasting the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for a couple minutes.
    Make sure to stir the walnuts frequently so they don't burn.
  • Prepare the salad dressing by whisking the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Add the arugula, pears, gorgonzola, walnuts, and cranberries to a large bowl.
  • Top with the prepared salad dressing and toss gently to combine (Add as much or as little salad dressing as you prefer).
  • Buon appetito.

Notes

  • Be sure to wash and dry the arugula well before adding to your salad.
  • I recommend using high quality ingredients for this salad, as it will give you the best flavor. 
  • The salad dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar on hand you can use balsamic vinegar instead.
  • Make this salad vegetarian friendly by leaving out the cheese.
  • You can also add protein to this salad such as cooked chicken or steak.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1477IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 1mg

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