Best 7 Arugula Cherry And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

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Arugula Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad is a simple, yet elegant salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of peppery arugula, sweet cherries, and creamy goat cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. The best part about this salad is that it is incredibly easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this Arugula Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad a try.

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ARUGULA, CHERRY AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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This salad was inspired by a dish billed as Cherries and Goat Cheese on the menu at Westside Tavern in Los Angeles. Even if you're not inclined to add fruits like blueberries and cranberries to salads, this combination could change your mind. Even sweet cherries have a tart edge to them, and the combination of their sweet/tart flavor and juicy but firm texture with the pungent arugula, creamy goat cheese and crunchy nuts works very well.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 6-ounce bag baby arugula
16 cherries, halved and pitted
Scant 1/4 cup pistachios or almonds, (about 1 ounce), lightly toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the arugula, cherries, half the nuts and the tarragon in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the vinegars, salt and pepper and olive oil. Toss with the salad. Arrange on a platter, sprinkle the goat cheese and remaining pistachios over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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This recipe is from "Alive" Magazine. I used greengrapes instead of red - Red will be nicer but I had green on hand. The "Alive" recipe calls for 1/4 cup Hemp Hearts I didn't have any so omitted them. This is adifferent very enjoyable salad - The Grapes are a must that help blend all the flavors together

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
10 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried
3/4 cup red seedless grapes
2 ounces plain goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mustard, lemon juice & oil (I mixed mine in my mini mixer).
  • Place Arugula in a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
  • Divide between 4 plates.
  • Sprinkle grapes, cheese, cper & hemp heart over the arugula.
  • Serve.

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE ARUGULA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 medium beets, cooked and quartered
6 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss the beets in a small bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place the beets on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the beets are slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Set aside and cool.
  • Toss the arugula, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad atop 4 plates. Arrange the beets around the salad. Sprinkle with the avocado and goat cheese, and serve.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA



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Simple and delicious, this recipe hails from the renowned Maisonette restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large ripe tomatoes (different colors of heirloom tomatoes preferred)
5 ounces chevre cheese or 5 ounces soft cream cheese, cut into 4 wheels
1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios, chopped
4 cups arugula or 4 cups Baby Spinach
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
1 -4 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar, to taste
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cherry tomatoes or 2 grape tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange on salad plates in an overlapping fashion forming a ring, alternating colors as you go.
  • Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with some of the olive oil and balsamic (reserve some for the arugula).
  • Press wheels of goat cheese into the chopped pistachios, covering both sides.
  • Place arugula into a small bowl and toss gently with olive oil, juice of the lemon, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
  • Place approximately one cup of the arugula salad into the center of the tomatoes.
  • Top arugula with pistachio goat cheese.
  • Garnish with one half cherry tomato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 213.1, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 12.2

ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE



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This is a festive salad I served for Thanksgiving this year. I usually make it with my homemade shallot vinaigrette (I always have a jar in the fridge), but you can use any vinaigrette or dressing that you like.

Provided by barbara

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (5 ounce) packages arugula
3 ounces crumbled chevre (goat cheese)
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, or to taste
2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place arugula in a large bowl and top with chevre and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with vinaigrette right before serving, and mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA OVER PENNE



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This is a quick, easy, and elegant dish. Serve as a main course with a good loaf of bread, or as a side dish.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ½ ounces goat cheese
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 334 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEACHES, GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL



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This simple, quintessential summer salad is a reminder that seasonal ingredients at their very best don't need much fussing (or much cooking at all, in this case). Here, peppery arugula and earthy goat cheese get brightened with juicy summer peaches, but the recipe can be tweaked to suit all seasons: If you can't find ripe peaches, you can use cherries, strawberries, plums, raspberries or even cherry tomatoes in their place.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 to 5 ounces baby arugula
2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
2 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup), plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a small sauté pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In a small liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Pour just enough dressing over the greens to moisten, and toss to coat. Add the peaches, basil, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts and toss to coat. Add more goat cheese and dressing if desired. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cherries. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to thaw or drain them before using.
  • If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or mozzarella cheese.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon. Just be sure to heat it up before adding it to the salad.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds.
  • To make the salad dressing, you can use either red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. If you don't have either of those, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Conclusion:

Arugula cherry and goat cheese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet cherries, tangy goat cheese, and peppery arugula is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also a great way to use up any leftover arugula or goat cheese that you have on hand.

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