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Raspberry Arugula Salad - so easy, so versatile. It makes a lovely side dish or a complete meal with the addition of any type of grilled or roasted meat, poultry or seafood.
We enjoyed it over the weekend with leftover grilled steak and warm crusty bread; there wasn't a crumb (or leaf) left on anyone's plate!
I love to use arugula (or rocket in Europe) in my salads. If you're not familiar with it, it's a culinary staple in Italy and other Mediterranean countries. It's a member of the brassicaceae family. It's relatives are kale, cabbage, cauliflower and mustard greens and it has a distinct peppery flavor. Arugula is super good for you, since it's loaded with vitamin, minerals and detoxifying compounds. Another interesting fact - it was quite revered in early Roman times as a powerful aphrodisiac, oh my! It was often combined with other aphrodisiac herbs like lavender and chicory to create a somewhat of a "love potion". So, like your Mama said, EAT YOUR VEGETABLES ARUGULA!
If you're looking for an impressive, beautiful and delicious salad, you've clicked yourself to the perfect place. Gather up these ingredients soon before the nectarines and raspberries are replaced by apples, pumpkins and squash. I promise you won't be disappointed, and it may just become one of those summery meals you dream about all winter long.
Raspberry Arugula Salad
Ingredients
- 1 5- ounce bag arugula or baby spinach
- ½ pint-size container raspberries
- 2 medium ripe nectarines, seeded and sliced in thin slices
- 2-3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled*
- Toasted sliced almonds**
Instructions
- Arrange arugula on 4 dinner plates or 6 salad plates.
- Scatter with raspberries, nectarines and goat cheese. Drizzle with Raspberry Honey-Jalapeño Vinaigrette and sprinkle almonds over the top.
Annie says
Can I skip the cheese beacause my parents do not want goat cheese on salad
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
That's fine, Annie. You can always adjust a recipe to your tastes.
www.you-made-that.com says
Fruits in salads with some nuts just taste so good together.
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
Chris, I love mixing fruits and vegetables in my recipes and your colorful and healthy salad will certainly be on my list of salads to make before I cannot find anymore raspberries around here - the colors are outstanding, dear Chris!
Hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
lena says
you hv created another beauty! this looks so fresh and vibrant!
Liz Berg says
Another magnificent salad...and another that I'd love on my table. I just bought 10 pounds of peaches, so I think I'll pick up some arugula and treat myself 🙂
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Chris!! Drooling over that dressing!! What a beautiful color!