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July 18, 2011 By Lisa Dearen 25 Comments

Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing


Summertime salads really shine thanks to the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be yours for a song at any farmer’s market or fruit stand. With colors so vibrant and varied you think you’ve stumbled into a child’s jewelry box, summer’s bounty is ripe for culinary celebration.

This salad pairs ruby-red raspberries with the earthy bite of emerald-green arugula. Contrast comes from the creamy white of the goat cheese and the more refined pearl of the pear. With a color palette like this, you might be tempted to consider Christmas and indeed, this tasty salad is a gift.

The salad paired nicely with the yellowtail Mr. Gonzo grilled up last night, and could easily become a light brunch with some grilled chicken or salmon slices. Almonds would work well for crunch. I’m eager to try this with strawberries instead of raspberries, my favorite fruit, both for its sweetness and its affordability. I can imagine the strawberry dressing paired with blue cheese instead of goat cheese, with little crunchy crostini on the side. Add in a glass of chilled wine, an outdoor table set with fresh flowers surrounded by good friends…please excuse me while I slip into summer.

Goat Cheese & Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing

For the dressing:
1 cup raspberries (about one basket between the dressing and the salad)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For the salad:
4 cups arugula, loosely packed
1 medium pear, chopped into bite-sized pieces
½ cup raspberries
¼ cup goat cheese
Raspberry dressing

  1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a food processor and pulse just until combined.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients through the dressing; toss lightly to combine.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately; arugula can wilt once dressed.

Adapted from a recipe by Once a Month Mom.

Filed Under: Salads & Sides

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  1. Winnie says

    July 18, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I just made some raspberry vinegar that would be perfect for this salad! It looks delicious 🙂

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  2. Sanjeeta kk says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Love that colorful healthy platter of salad! Lovely to be in SRC with you.

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  3. Angie @ Bigbearswife says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Very fresh, wonderful looking salad! love the blog too! Found this from the The Secret Recipe Club blog hop 🙂

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  4. Kelly says

    July 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    This is such a gorgeous salad. I love the fresh raspberries contrasted against the summer fresh arugula. Simple, healthful, beautiful.

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  5. Kate says

    July 18, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What a nice salad..perfect for the summer! Great SRC entry.

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  6. amanda @ fake ginger says

    July 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Ooh, this looks so yummy! I bet the raspberry and arugula were a perfect pair.

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  7. Marla {family fresh cooking} says

    July 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    This salad would be great for outdoor picnics & BBQ’s
    So fun to be in the Secret Recipe Club with you. This looks amazing 🙂

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  8. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says

    July 18, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Arugula is my favourite leafy green, and I am always looking for ways to use it. This salad sounds perfect.

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  9. Shelby says

    July 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love salads. They are so great in summer for lunch or dinner and I love how refreshing the are!

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  10. Peggy says

    July 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    That dressing sounds incredible! Great choice for the SRC!

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  11. Jeanette says

    July 18, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What a pretty summer salad to choose for SRC this month – I love fruits in my salads.

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  12. Lisa~~ says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Love the dressing…well the whole salad looks wonderful too.

    If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my SRC recipe this month: Holy Guacamole.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  13. Taylor says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    What a great looking salad! I absolutely love arugula….it’s always so fresh tasting! So glad I found your blog through SRC!

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  14. Sanjeeta kk says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    How colorful and healthy the salad look !

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  15. Delishhh says

    July 19, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This looks fabulous. Nice work on the Secret Recipe Club. Isn’t it fun. I love finding new blogs and reading through them.

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  16. Kim - Liv Life says

    July 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    What a wonderful salad! All my favorite flavors in one dish… nicely done!

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  17. Tamar says

    July 19, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Raspberry salad. All you need is the chipotle to spice it up. ; ) That’s just me with my addiction to hot food! LOL!

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  18. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says

    July 20, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    What a gorgeous and delicious salad!

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  19. Chris and Amy says

    July 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Our friend has a blog called I Heart Arugula – we need to send her this link! Great salad!

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  20. Annapet says

    July 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I love raspberry in my salad and arugula is my favorite greens to grow! Thank you for sharing!

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  21. Amanda says

    July 29, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    What a beauty! That salad looks so refreshing and delicious, so glad you played along with the SRC!

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    • Amanda says

      August 12, 2011 at 7:40 AM

      I featured this today! http://secretrecipeclub.com/arugula-salad-with-raspberry-dressing-the-gonzo-gourmet/

      Reply
  22. Suzanne says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Wow, this looks wonderful and I love fresh salad dressings! This one is going on the menu now. Love the SRC!

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