Best 10 Wilted Arugula Salad Recipes

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Wilted arugula salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover arugula and other greens, and it is also a healthy and refreshing option. The key to making a great wilted arugula salad is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to dress it with a flavorful vinaigrette. There are many different variations of wilted arugula salad, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Some popular additions include cherry tomatoes, toasted nuts, and crumbled cheese.

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WILD ARUGULA AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces wild arugula
1 medium head fennel, halved and thinly sliced
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and drained again
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces thinly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Combine the arugula, fennel, chickpeas, tomatoes and dill in a large shallow bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing and top with the shaved cheese.

WILTED ARUGULA-SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound arugula
1 pound baby spinach
1/4 cup almonds
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider
2 apples, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons agave
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup red cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup yellow cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Toss the arugula and spinach together on a large baking sheet. Bake in the oven until wilted, about 5 minutes, gently stirring halfway through baking. Remove from the oven.
  • Raise the heat to 350 degrees F and roast the almonds until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and coarsely chop.
  • Place the apple juice, apple cider and apples in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the agave and brown sugar and blend until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the greens to a large serving bowl and add the almonds, cranberries, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and tomatoes. Toss with just enough dressing to coat the salad. Add more if needed.

WILTED ARUGULA



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Serve alongside our Baked Cod with Olives and Rosemary Lentils.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
8 ounces baby arugula, rinsed and drained well
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add arugula; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in salt; season with pepper. Serve immediately.

WILTED ARUGULA SALAD



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Radishes and tomatoes bring Christmasy red color to this medley. But it's so good, you'll want to enjoy it throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bacon strips, chopped
5 ounces fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., In a large bowl, combine the arugula, eggs, leek, tomato and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper and reserved drippings. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY PASTA WITH WILTED ARUGULA



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Peppery arugula and bright lemon zest lift this simple dish of pasta to refreshing heights.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound short tubular pasta
3 ounces wild or baby arugula (3 cups)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine arugula with lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and immediately add to arugula along with oil and cheese. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with more cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g

WILTED ARUGULA PORK SALAD



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Orange zest, cilantro, and a little bit of jalapeno pepper flavor the cranberry-apple salsa topping these pork chops.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless pork loin chops
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
Dry Cajun seasoning, to taste
1 (5 ounce) container DOLE® Arugula
salt to taste
Cran-Apple Salsa Dressing

Steps:

  • Brush pork chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, to taste. Grill or broil until pork is no longer pink.
  • Saute arugula in remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until just wilted. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Arrange arugula and pork chops on 2 large plates. Spoon Cran-Apple Salsa Dressing over pork, to taste. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

WILTED ARUGULA , MUSHROOM, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This is low in fat with no additional dressing keeping the fat down even more. Arugula has a peppery taste that goes nicely with the creamy cheese and crunchy pears while the mushrooms give it a meaty feel.For added texture add some toasted nuts.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces button mushrooms (Baby Bella`s cut in 1/2)
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano or parsley)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
8 cups arugula, washed and spun dry
1 pear, diced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic stirring all the while cooking about 4 minutes the pan will be dry till the mushrooms release some liquid.
  • Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
  • Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.
  • Stir to slightly wilt.
  • Place into a salad bowl top with diced pears and blue cheese.
  • Serve immediately.
  • May squeeze some fresh lemon over it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 279.5, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 5.8

WILTED ARUGULA AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



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Arugula and portobello mushrooms are simmered with onion, garlic, sherry, and red pepper flakes. A tasty side dish and good way to get some veggies! You can easily substitute wine for the sherry and veggie broth for the chicken broth depending on your preferences.

Provided by JUMAHA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 portobello mushroom cap, chopped
¼ cup dry sherry
¼ cup chicken broth
4 cups arugula leaves
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and chopped mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are coated with oil and begin to soften.
  • Pour in sherry and chicken broth. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about one minute. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 195 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

WILTED ENDIVE SALAD



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The blend of seasonings, greens and warm bacon dressing makes this salad a sure hit. My guess is that it'll be a favorite at your next gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch curly endive, torn
4 slices bread, cubed and toasted

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add oil to drippings; saute garlic and onion until tender. Stir in vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, toss the endive, bread cubes and bacon. Pour the warm dressing over salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM ARUGULA AND MUSHROOM SALAD



Warm Arugula And Mushroom Salad image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound shiitake mushrooms
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium-size red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups canned chick peas, rinsed
4 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 bunches fresh arugula, rinsed, dried and stems removed
1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, in thin shavings

Steps:

  • Wipe any dirt from mushrooms with damp paper towel, remove and discard stems and cut caps in half-inch slices.
  • Heat six tablespoons oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat until wilted. Stir in mushrooms, increase heat to high and cook until mushrooms have softened and look moist. Stir in chick peas and three tablespoons vinegar and simmer mixture for a minute or two. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside, off heat, until ready to serve.
  • Beat remaining vinegar with mustard and beat in oil. Put arugula in large bowl and toss with dressing. Arrange arugula on each of six salad plates. To serve, briefly reheat mushroom mixture and spoon on top. Scatter cheese on each portion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 542 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose tender and young arugula leaves for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the arugula thoroughly before use to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad to prevent the arugula from becoming soggy.
  • Add the dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
  • Experiment with different types of dressings, such as balsamic vinaigrette, lemon-tahini dressing, or a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing.
  • Wilted arugula salad is a great side dish for grilled meats, fish, or poultry.

Conclusion:

Wilted arugula salad is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. With its slightly bitter and peppery flavor, arugula pairs well with a variety of dressings and toppings. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette or a more complex dressing, this salad is sure to please your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish, give wilted arugula salad a try.

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