12 Arugula Recipes That Make Your Plate Look Expensive
A little arugula goes a long way in making a dish feel stylish and vibrant. Its peppery bite adds freshness that makes even simple meals stand out.
These recipes show how the greens can pair with easy ingredients for approachable, elegant meals. They’re perfect for quick lunches or casual dinners with a touch of flair.
Roasted Vegetable Salad
This Roasted Vegetable Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. Tender vegetables are served on a bed of arugula with a lemon vinaigrette.
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Cabbage And Arugula Salad With Crunchy Pickles
This crunchy cabbage and arugula salad is creamy, naturally sweet, and has a lovely nutty bite from arugula. It’s seasoned with curry powder to bring all the flavors together!
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Pear Gorgonzola Salad
This pear gorgonzola salad with arugula & maple candied pecans makes a delicious side salad, or make a big old bowl for lunch. Great flavors, easy, healthy.
Get The Recipe: Pear gorgonzola salad with maple candied pecans – Caroline’s Cooking.
Smoked Salmon Salad
This Smoked Salmon Salad is packed with buttery smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a lemon dill dressing. It’s fresh, vibrant, and loaded with flavor, making it the perfect mix of elegant and easy.
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Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad
Flavor-packed Mediterranean ingredients like kalamata olives and feta cheese, combined with arugula, chickpeas, and quinoa, all tossed in a homemade sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, make Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad a delectable, healthy salad that’s a perfect summertime meal or BBQ side dish.
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Arugula Salad With Apples And Quinoa
This salad brings together peppery arugula, crisp apple pieces, and fluffy quinoa for a fresh‑but‑hearty base. On top comes sharp cheddar, crunchy candied pepitas, and thin red onion slices for depth. It is finished with a creamy honey‑mustard dressing that balances sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
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Spinach And Arugula Salad
This Spinach and Arugula Salad is a fresh and vibrant mix of greens, Honeycrisp apples, juicy blackberries, and creamy goat cheese.
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Grapefruit Salad With Avocado Arugula Halloumi
Enjoy a refreshing pink grapefruit and avocado salad with arugula and grilled halloumi. A simple, flavorful dish for any occasion!
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Easy Grilled Flank Steak Salad With Arugula
Easy Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Arugula requires a quick marinade, a quick dressing, and a quick sear on the grill! Perfect for entertaining.
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Arugula Pesto
This arugula pesto is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. Made with peppery arugula, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil, it comes together quickly in a blender or food processor. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables for an easy, delicious meal.
Get The Recipe: Arugula pesto (rocket pesto) – Caroline’s Cooking.
Prosciutto Salad Peach Mozzarella
This prosciutto salad with peach and mozzarella is an elegant and delicious way to enjoy the fantastic flavors of summer. Better yet, it’s easy to make.
Get The Recipe: Prosciutto salad with peach and mozzarella – Caroline’s Cooking.
Arugula Steak Salad
Arugula steak salad: a delicious recipe with tender beef, fresh arugula, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Get The Recipe: Arugula Steak Salad.
