Arugula Salad - Chelsea's Messy Apron

Arugula Salad

This Arugula Salad Recipe brings together sweet dried figs, savory salami, crunchy cucumber, salty pistachios, and creamy goat cheese for a perfect mix of flavors and textures.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Healthy, Jamaican

Keyword: arugula salad, arugula salad recipe

Servings: servings

Cost: $7.86

Equipment

Wide-mouth Mason Jar or other sealable container
Large bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Salad

5 ounces baby spinach and arugula mix or mixed greens
1/2 cup thinly sliced dried figs
1/3 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios coarsely chopped, see note 1
1 cup chopped cucumber see note 2
3 ounces salami 1 cup, diced
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

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Instructions

Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a wide-mouth glass jar. Seal jar and shake vigorously to combine (make sure honey doesn’t pool at the bottom!). Refrigerate until ready to use, shaking again before using to re-emulsify (see note 3).
Salad: Add arugula and spinach mix to a large bowl. Top with thinly sliced dried figs, chopped pistachios, chopped cucumber, diced salami, and crumbled goat cheese.
Serve: This Arugula Salad is best served immediately after it’s dressed, so wait to add dressing until you’re ready to serve (see storage). Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Add additional dressing to taste, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Note 2: Use English or Persian cucumbers. They’re milder, seedless, and don’t need peeling. They’re also crispier and more flavorful than regular cucumbers.

Note 3: Make the white balsamic vinaigrette ahead and store in the fridge. If it separates, let it sit for 15 minutes and shake before using.

Storage/Make Ahead: Prep ahead but store ingredients separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Combine, toss, and dress just before serving.

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