17 Delicious Arugula Salad Recipes
This collection of arugula salad recipes showcases versatility. There are hearty grain bowls, crunchy slaws, and effortlessly chic, bistro-inspired dishes equally suited to dinner parties and clean-out-the-fridge weeknight suppers. So, whether you’re hungry for a veggie-packed main course salad or need a quick side salad to round out a meal, stick around.
However you prep or dress it, arugula is proof that even the most distinctive ingredients can be team players. While some lettuces wilt in the face of a punchy vinaigrette, arugula holds its own. We love how it complements everything from deeply flavorful roasted citrus to fresh summer stone fruit to chewy Korean rice cakes. With these arugula salads, going green has never been easier—or more delicious.
Photograph by David Cabrera, Prop Styling by Adriana Bonin, Food Styling by Adriana Paschen1/17Citrusy Arugula Salad With Fennel and Parmesan
Using an array of citrus—like Cara-Cara, navel, and blood oranges—gives this simple arugula salad recipe lots of visual appeal, but it’s just as tasty with only one kind too. Shower it with shaved Parmesan cheese and extra black pepper, and try to act modest when everyone asks for seconds.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Andy Baraghani, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski3/17Arugula With Italian Plums and Parmesan
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman4/17Avocado and Bulgur Salad
“To die for!” writes one Bon Appétit reader. “This is a great, hearty weeknight salad, and it’s fancy enough to impress at a dinner party.” It’s flexible too: To make it gluten-free, swap the bulgur for quinoa.
Photograph by Isa Zapata. Food Styling by Cyd McDowell. Prop Styling by Paige Hicks5/17Crispy Rice Cakes With Halloumi Cheese and Gochujang Brown Butter
Peppery arugula is the perfect complement to seared Halloumi cheese and crispy-chewy Korean rice cakes in this craveable main dish salad. Pro tip: Save any leftover salad dressing to serve on eggs and yogurt the following morning.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton6/17Big Green Lentil Salad
Whisking the creamy yogurt sauce while the lentils cook means this baby arugula salad comes together quickly. Freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps things bright, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil makes it all taste downright luxurious.
Alex Lau8/17Celery Slaw With Seeds and Dates
Texture fiends, meet your new favorite salad. Crisp celery, chewy dates, crunchy cucumbers, and tender arugula come together in this unforgettable dish that might just steal the show at your next picnic or potluck.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski11/17Everyday Greens Salad
Every cook needs a back-pocket green salad recipe, and this is ours. Use white wine, apple cider, or red wine vinegar, and mix up the herbs and lettuces! Try with basil, tarragon, oregano, or mint, and couple your arugula with butter lettuce, Romaine, spinach, and more.
12/17Wild Arugula Salad With Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, and Lemon
An excellent dinner party side dish or weekday lunch idea, this arugula salad recipe is easy to customize with halved cherry tomatoes, pitted olives, or a handful of chopped fresh herbs. Use a vegetable peeler to get those satisfyingly long strips of Parmesan cheese.
13/17Steak and Arugula Salad
Leftover hanger steak gets a new lease on life with this arugula salad recipe. Toss in a handful of chopped pecans or cranberries for crunch or sweetness, or swap the grainy mustard dressing for a 3-to-1 mix of high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
