Best 5 Middle Eastern Arugula Salad Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, and basil in a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the vegetables. Add the feta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Serve the salad with the toasted pita bread.

ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

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.

MIDDLE EASTERN ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange leaves on a large plate and layer with onions, mushrooms and tomato.
• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, sumac and salt and pepper until well-blended.
• Drizzle dressing over salad platter.

MIDDLE EASTERN LEBANESE FATTOUSH BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Cut open the breads and toast them under the broiler until they are crisp turning them over once. Break them into small pieces in your hands.
• Put all the vegetables in a large bowl with the onions, rocket and purslane leaves or lamb's lettuce, flat leaf parsley, and mint.
• For the dressing, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and sumac.
• Just before serving, add the toasted bread and toss well with the dressing. Serves 6-8.
• Variation: for the old style version, put the broken pieces of toast in a bowl. Moisten and soften with a little cold water or lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
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MICHELE AND KAREN'S DELICIOUS ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Gently toss arugula, beets, avocado, and olives together in a large bowl.
• Warm goat cheese in the microwave slightly, about 30 seconds; add to arugula mixture.
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mustard together vigorously in a small bowl until smooth; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat ingredients in dressing.