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!
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❤️ 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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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the arugula, pears, gorgonzola, walnuts, and cranberries to a large bowl.
- Top with the prepared arugula salad dressing and toss gently to combine.
🔪 Equipment
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🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making a Arugula Salad recipe.
Arugula Salad is delicious with just about anything! Try pairing it with grilled chicken or fish, roasted vegetables, or even fruit.
Absolutely, you can use arugula as lettuce. It has a delicious peppery flavor.
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.
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.
🥫 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.
🍽 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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📝 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!
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Arugula Salad With Pears, Gorgonzola, and Toasted Walnuts
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
Equipment Needed
- Spoon For mixing salad
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.
