We love to add in fresh fruit from berries and cherries to peaches and a bit of creamy tang with either feta or goat cheese.
An Easy Side Salad
So, what is arugula? Arugula is sometimes called “rocket” and it’s a dark leafy green from the broccoli family. It has a peppery and almost bitter flavor. Because of the bitterness, arugula salad is best mixed with fruits, berries (or even tomatoes). A creamy soft cheese is great too.
Arugula Salad Dressing
Once you start making your own dressings at home, you’ll never want to buy dressing again. They’re so easy to make, last a long time in the fridge and the flavor just cannot be compared. This dressing is a favorite on any salad for us but because of the sweetness, it pairs especially well with this salad. In a mason jar, shake up a simple combination of:
a light tasting olive oil (4 tbs) or vegetable oil honey (1 1/2 tsp) rice vinegar (2 tbs) seasoning to taste
Make it a Meal: This salad pairs well with Oven Baked Chicken Breasts or grilled chicken for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
How to Make Arugula Salad
To Toast Nuts: Place them in a single layer on a foil lined cookie sheet in a preheated 350°F oven or toaster oven for about 5 minutes. Be sure to watch them carefully, as they toast quickly, and easily burn.
Variations
As mentioned, arugula has an intense taste that makes it almost more like an herb than a vegetable. I like to serve it with roasted or grilled meats like baked chicken thighs or next to a Margherita Pizza. As with any salad, substitutions or additions are encouraged! Try adding some of these ingredients for an arugula salad that is totally your own.
Cheese: goat cheese or shaved parmesan instead of, or in addition to the feta. Fruit: pears, apples, grapes, strawberries, peaches Nuts: toasted pine nuts or pecans Vegetables: If you want a milder salad, you can also try mixing in some romaine or spinach leaves.
Did you try this dressing? Leave a comment below and let us know what your fave additions are!
More Easy Side Salads
Winter Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Cucumber Onion Salad – pairs perfectly with spicy meats Beet Salad Pistachio Strawberry Salad – ready in 20 mins! Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad – summer favorite! Asian Chopped Salad Tomato Avocado Salad – made with red and yellow cherry tomatoes Strawberry Spinach Salad – 4 ingredient dressing Harvest Farro Salad
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