Easy Arugula Salad Dressing
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5
Easy Arugula Salad Dressing
Description
The salad dressing combines rice vinegar and honey whisked together with olive oil, seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste. This creates a bright and mildly sweet dressing that contrasts nicely with the peppery bite of baby arugula leaves. The salad includes a colorful mix of berries or alternative fresh fruits like peaches or cherries, crumbled feta or goat cheese for creaminess, thinly sliced red onion for sharpness, and toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch. Tossing the salad components together ensures even dressing coverage and flavor balance.
This salad works well as a light side dish or starter, especially in spring or summer when fresh berries are in season. The combination of peppery greens, sweet fruit, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts offers a well-rounded mouthfeel and taste experience.
The dressing can be scaled up and stored in the fridge for weeks, making it convenient for repeat use with other salads. When berries are unavailable, swapping for firm fruits like pears or peaches maintains good texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil, light tasting
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salad
- 6 to 8 cups arugula baby
- 2 cups berries or other fruit such as peaches, cherries, strawberries, blackberries
- ¼ cup feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion slivered
- 2 tablespoons walnut or pecans, chopped, toasted
Instructions
Dressing
- Mix rice vinegar and honey in a bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until incorporated. Taste and season with salt & pepper.
Salad
- Add arugula, feta cheese, and red onion to a salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fruit and nuts.
Notes
- The dressing can be made in larger batches and stored refrigerated for several weeks.
- Substitute berries with seasonal fruits such as pears or peaches if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17.6mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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