Best 8 Arugula Salad With Cucumbers Radishes Feta Mint Recipes

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Arugula salad with cucumbers, radishes, feta, and mint is a delightful and refreshing dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer cookout. The peppery arugula, crisp cucumbers, and radishes are complemented by the creamy feta cheese and the bright, refreshing flavor of mint. This salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a versatile addition to any meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FARRO SALAD WITH RADISHES, ARUGULA AND FETA



Farro Salad with Radishes, Arugula and Feta image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups semi-pearled farro, rinsed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
6 radishes, cut into wedges (quarters if small, eighths if large)
1/2 English cucumber, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups baby arugula
3/4 cup crumbled feta (about 4 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the farro to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. (If cooking whole-grain farro it will take 30 minutes.) Drain well.
  • Add the olive oil and red pepper flakes to a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, mint, parsley, radishes, cucumbers and lemon juice and stir to combine with the oil. Toss in the farro while still slightly warm and combine with the salad. Top with the feta and season the salad with salt and pepper.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, RADISHES, FETA & MINT



ARUGULA SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, RADISHES, FETA & MINT image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 6 fresh mint leaves
About 6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
About 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1 1/2 ounces plain cracker bread
About 4 ounces arugula, carefully washed and dried
1 small, firm cucumber, peeled if skin is bitter
4 small radishes, trimmed
Freshly cracked black pepper
12 small Kalamata (or other Greek style) black olives
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the mint leaves. Combine with the olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Break the cracker bread into bit-sized pieces into a wide salad bowl., then toss with about one third of the vinaigrette. Add the arugula and mix to distribute the bread. Peel the cucumber if you choose and slice very thin. Slice the radishes into thin coins. Add the cucumbers and radishes to the salad and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Fold gently to mix well. Crumble the feta over the salad, add a few grinds of black pepper and fold to distribute. Garnish with the olives and distribute onto four plates being sure to distribute each component in each portion.

FARRO SALAD WITH RADISHES, ARUGULA AND FETA



Farro Salad with Radishes, Arugula and Feta image

"Radishes are so versatile: They add great color, flavor and texture to a dish," says Nancy.

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups semi-pearled farro, rinsed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 radishes, cut into quarters if small, eighths if large
1/2 English cucumber, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups baby arugula
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. (If cooking whole-grain farro, it will take 30 minutes.) Drain well.
  • Combine the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, mint, parsley, radishes, cucumber and lemon juice and stir to combine with the oil. Toss in the farro while still slightly warm. Add the arugula and toss. Top with the feta and season with salt and pepper.

TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, ARUGULA, AND SARDINES



Tomato Salad with Cucumbers, Arugula, and Sardines image

Serve with crusty bread to sop up the juices.

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/2 medium onion, cut into thin rings
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
8 oil-packed sardines, drained, diced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, arugula, mint, and all but 2 pieces sardines in large bowl; toss to combine.
  • Place reserved sardines in medium bowl; mash with fork until smooth. Whisk in oil and lemon juice. Season dressing with salt and pepper; mix into salad. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with lemon peel.

ARUGULA AND MINT SALAD



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Make and share this Arugula and Mint Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups curly green leaf lettuce
4 cups young arugula leaves
20 mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a mortar or spice grinder, coarsely grind the fennel seeds. In a small bowl, whisk the ground fennel with the red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper.
  • Gradually add the olive oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. In a bowl, toss the lettuce with the arugula and mint.
  • Add the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 1086, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.6

ARUGULA CUCUMBER SALAD



Arugula Cucumber Salad image

This Arugula Cucumber Salad is layered with big, distinctive flavors, for a tasty side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons honey
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 bunches (12 ounces total) arugula, thick stems removed
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, honey, and coriander; season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and cucumber; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

CUCUMBER, MINT & FETA SALAD



Cucumber, mint & feta salad image

The combination of cucumber, mint, and feta cheese.

Provided by mfgajewska

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers, red onion, radishes, mint leaves with a little bit of white vinegar and olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, sprinkle on crumbled bits of feta cheese. Serve immediately

STRAWBERRY ARUGULA SALAD WITH FETA



Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta image

The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite wins over taste buds.-Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
1/2 cup crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
4 green onions, chopped
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young arugula. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
  • To make the dressing, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also add a little honey or Dijon mustard to taste.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as goat cheese or blue cheese.
  • If you don't have mint, you can use another fresh herb, such as basil or cilantro.
  • To save time, you can use pre-sliced cucumbers and radishes.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Arugula salad with cucumbers, radishes, feta, and mint is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests.

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