Arugula and tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The peppery arugula and juicy tomatoes are a classic combination, and the addition of other ingredients like cheese, nuts, and vinaigrette dressing can take the salad to the next level. Whether you're looking for a simple salad to whip up on a weeknight or a more elaborate dish to serve at a special occasion, there's an arugula and tomato salad recipe out there for you.
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ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside until juicy, about 5 minutes. Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the arugula on a platter. Spoon the tomatoes and their juices on top, then drizzle with more olive oil and vinegar. Top with parmesan.
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, olive oil and black pepper in a large baking dish. Add the chicken, turn to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt on both sides and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and just cooked through.
- Combine arugula, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl, toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place each paillard on a large plate, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with some of the arugula-tomato salad. Garnish with lemon halves.
ARUGULA, CORN, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
Categories Salad Tomato Side No-Cook Vegetarian Parmesan Basil Corn Arugula Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Using vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan atop each salad and serve.
GRILLED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA SALAD
The flavors of summer come together wonderfully in this savory salad recipe. Also try:Broiled Lobster
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add corn to boiling water and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath. Drain and pat dry.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; cook, turning, until lightly charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Let corn cool slightly; cut kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to a large bowl, along with tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, arugula, lime juice, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Transfer corn mixture to a serving platter and arrange avocado slices around salad; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH NECTARINES, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA
With farmers' markets overflowing with the most wonderful summer produce, what better way to embrace this seasonal bounty than a salad that combines fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppery arugula, white nectarines, and sliced avocado. A bright, simple vinaigrette of extra-virgin olive oil and white vinegar brings out the fresh flavors. A generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt tops it off!
Provided by GroveProvisions
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk oil and vinegar together in a bowl.
- Place the sliced tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with a pinch of regular salt. Place half the arugula on top of the tomatoes, then add the nectarine and avocado slices. Add the balance of the arugula and gently toss ingredients with the balance of the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and more pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
TOMATO AND ARUGULA SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick over the arugula and discard any tough stems. In a large salad bowl add the tomatoes, arugula, onions, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper and olive oil. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 340 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
CORN, CHERRY TOMATO, ARUGULA AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Vegetarian Blue Cheese Corn Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place vinegar in small bowl; gradually mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3/4 cup blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
WARM CALAMARI SALAD WITH TOMATO AND ARUGULA
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 15 seconds. Add the squid and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the skillet in the oven just until the squid curls into cylinders, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Immediately remove the squid from the skillet with a slotted spoon. Place over medium heat, add the lemon juice and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Return the squid to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the tomato, parsley and arugula. Place on a platter, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 892 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick over the arugula leaves and discard any tough stems. Rinse and drain the leaves well. Pat them dry. Place the arugula, tomatoes, onion and parsley in a salad bowl.
- Place the vinegar in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper. Start beating while gradually adding the oil. Pour the sauce over the salad, toss and blend well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
CHICKPEA, ARTICHOKE HEART, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH ARUGULA
From Vegetarian Times May/June 2010: The hearty 3/4 cup serving of chickpeas in this salad packs about 11 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. Artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and baby arugula add a rainbow of antioxidants, including lycopene, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Nutrition facts: 345 calories, 13g protein, 15g fat
Provided by BB2011
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss together chickpeas, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives (if using), and parsley in bowl.
- Season vinaigrette with sriracha. Toss chickpea mixture with vinaigrette, then stir inarugula and feta, if using. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
BALSAMIC ROAST CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Tim Cole
Categories Cheese Chicken Dairy Garlic Leafy Green Tomato Roast Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk oil, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Let marinate 10 minutes. Place chicken, skin side up and still coated with marinade, onto rimmed baking sheet. Roast until brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine arugula, tomatoes, and cheese in large bowl. Mix in all but 2 tablespoons of remaining dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken off bone. Slice chicken crosswise on slight diagonal. Overlap chicken slices atop each salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and serve.
CORN FRITTERS WITH ARUGULA AND WARM TOMATO SALAD
Categories Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Fry Vegetarian Cornmeal Corn Arugula Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prepare tomatoes:
- Cook white and pale green scallions in oil in a 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in scallion greens. Transfer to a bowl and cool to warm.
- Make fritters while tomatoes cool:
- Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk together milk and egg in another bowl, then add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix). Stir in corn.
- Heat oil in cleaned skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon batter per fritter into skillet and fry, turning over once, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes total. Transfer with a spatula to paper towels to drain.
- Prepare arugula:
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add arugula and toss to coat.
- Divide arugula, fritters, and tomatoes among 8 small plates.
ARUGULA, EGG AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pick over the arugula and discard any tough stems. Rinse well and shake off excess moisture.
- Core tomatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Put all the ingredients in a salad bowl. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 531 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD (COOKING FOR 2)
Quick, easy and restaurant-worthy, the combination of crispy pan-fried chicken and fresh arugula and tomato salad might just be the perfect meal for two.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, to at least 165°F. Transfer chicken to serving plates.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir remaining oil and the lemon juice. In medium bowl, toss arugula and tomatoes with oil mixture.
- Serve salad with chicken and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 290 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
FARFALLE, ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, pastas, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the farfalle in a large bowl. Add the arugula, basil, tomatoes, lemon rind, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
TOMATO, ARUGULA, AND RICOTTA SALATA SALAD
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a blender blend together the garlic paste, the vinegars, and salt and pepper to taste, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is emulsified.
- Divide the arugula among 6 salad plates and arrange one sixth of the tomato slices on each plate. Divide the ricotta salata and the orégano among the plates. Drizzle each salad with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dressing.
BREADED ORANGE ROUGHY WITH TOMATO AND ARUGULA SALAD
Categories Fish Tomato Bake Low Fat Quick & Easy Arugula Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place breadcrumbs in pie dish. Sprinkle fish with oregano, salt, and pepper. Turn fish in breadcrumbs to coat; shake off excess. Spoon 4 teaspoons oil onto center of rimmed baking sheet. Place in oven until oil is hot, about 5 minutes. Place fish atop oil; bake 5 minutes. Turn fish over; bake until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, combine arugula and tomatoes in large bowl. Whisk vinegar, garlic, and 3 teaspoons oil in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Divide fish among plates and serve with salad.
BACON, ARUGULA, TOMATO AND ROASTED CORN SALAD
Provided by Cooking Channel
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Put the bacon in a small skillet and cook over medium heat until rendered and just crisp and not black, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Reserve some of the bacon fat.
- Brush the corn lightly with the bacon fat and put on a baking sheet. Roast the corn, turning once or twice, until the some of the kernels get a little burnished, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. (Alternatively, the corn can be cooked on a hot grill for about 10 minutes).
- Dice and chunk up the tomatoes - it's kind of great if they aren't all uniform. Put the pieces into a big salad bowl and season with salt and pepper. Don't be shy - tomatoes come alive with salt and pepper. Strip the leaves off the thyme sprigs right into the tomatoes. Toss together lightly and set aside to get juicy.
- Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper in bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil to make a smooth dressing.
- Slice the kernels off the cobs add to the salad with the bacon. Add the arugula, season with salt and pepper and toss lightly to combine. Serve.
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and black pepper in a large baking dish. Add chicken, turn to coat and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt on both sides and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Combine arugula, tomatoes, onion in a large bowl, toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place each Paillard on a large plate, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with some of the arugula-tomato salad.
COOKING FOR TWO: CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- 2. In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
- 3. In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
- 4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir remaining oil and the lemon juice. In medium bowl, toss arugula and tomatoes with oil mixture. 5
- 5. Serve salad with chicken and lemon wedges on the side.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
- Choose fresh, peppery arugula for a more pronounced flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar for a tart, tangy flavor.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese for a creamy, salty addition.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil or mint, for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Arugula and tomato salad is a simple, yet flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its fresh, peppery arugula, ripe, juicy tomatoes, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give arugula and tomato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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