Arugula Salad Recipe

Simple Arugula Salad – it’s made with a tasty blend of peppery arugula, sharp parmesan, flavor concentrated dried cranberries, and nutty almonds. And it’s finished with a refreshing, tart and lightly sweetened dressing to highlight it.

It may not be the first type of salad you’d think to make because those humble arugula leaves are so often unappreciated and skipped over. But they are a nutritious little leaf with big flavor and they make an incredible salad.

This is a great recipe to have on hand for a quick side, plus it’s handy to have during the holidays when the other more popular lettuce choices are picked over.

Here you can switch up the ingredients based on what you have on hand. It’s a forgiving recipe with plenty of room for substitutions.

For instance, I’ve made this with lemon juice then balsamic vinegar and I’ve loved both options so I’ve listed either one to be used here. I leave it up to you to pick your favorite.

Then dried sweetened cherries would also be delicious in place of the cranberries, and pecans will work in place of the almonds. And why not feta for the parmesan?

Another option here is to convert this into a main dish by adding a protein to it such as grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken. Lots of different variations here with this super easy, perfectly delicious salad!

Arugula Salad

A super simple salad made with a tasty blend of peppery arugula, sharp parmesan, flavor concentrated dried cranberries, nutty almonds and a bright dressing.

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 145 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, unSaturated Fat 16 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 5 oz. baby arugula ((full grown works too))
• 2/3 cup sliced almonds, (toasted)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries ((sweetened variety))
• 1/2 cup shaved parmesan ((1.5 oz))
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (or 2.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar)
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Salt (and freshly ground black pepper, to taste)

Instruction:

1. Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 15 minutes if time allows.
2. To assemble salad: Toss the arugula with about 2/3 of the dressing then on a serving platter or individual salad plates layer half the arugula, half the almonds, half the cranberries and half the parmesan.
3. Repeat layering then drizzle with remaining 1/3 of the dressing. Serve right away.

Arugula Salad

Simple, perfect arugula salad with lemon balsamic dressing and Parmesan. Easy and flavorful! This healthy side goes with any meal and is ready in minutes.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 (of 6)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 6), calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces arugula (about 5 cups)
• 1/3 cup large Parmesan cheese shavings
• 3 tablespoons chopped sunflower seeds or chopped nuts of choice—toasted and chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon chopped mild fresh herbs of choice (such as chives, parsley, or tarragon (optional))
• 4 medium carrots
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction:

1. Place the arugula and any optional veggies in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt. (Alternatively, you can shake them all together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
3. Drizzle enough over the arugula to moisten it, then toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle Parmesan and any desired nuts or herbs over the top. Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra dressing as desired.

Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

The fresh bite of this arugula salad with a simple lemon dressing and shaved Parmesan is made three ways for three easy salad recipe ideas to go with any dinner’s main course meal.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, calories 203 kcal

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups arugula
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt and pepper.
2. Add the arugula to the bowl and toss. Top with the shaved Parmesan and more pepper taste. Makes 4 cups.

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