Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing

Post author By Lisa Dearen
Post date July 18, 2011
Categories In Salads & Sides
25 Comments on 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

Combine the dressing ingredients in a food processor and pulse just until combined.
In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients through the dressing; toss lightly to combine.
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.

25 thoughts on “Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing”

Winnie July 18, 2011 at 4:44 AM

I just made some raspberry vinegar that would be perfect for this salad! It looks delicious 🙂
Sanjeeta kk July 18, 2011 at 5:15 AM

Love that colorful healthy platter of salad! Lovely to be in SRC with you.
Angie @ Bigbearswife 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 🙂
Kelly 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.
Kate July 18, 2011 at 7:19 AM

What a nice salad..perfect for the summer! Great SRC entry.
amanda @ fake ginger July 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

Ooh, this looks so yummy! I bet the raspberry and arugula were a perfect pair.
Marla {family fresh cooking} 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 🙂
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) 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.
Shelby 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!
Peggy July 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

That dressing sounds incredible! Great choice for the SRC!
Jeanette July 18, 2011 at 3:05 PM

What a pretty summer salad to choose for SRC this month – I love fruits in my salads.
Lisa~~ 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
Taylor 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!
Sanjeeta kk July 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

How colorful and healthy the salad look !
Delishhh 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.
Kim - Liv Life July 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

What a wonderful salad! All my favorite flavors in one dish… nicely done!
Tamar 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!
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy July 20, 2011 at 4:41 AM

What a gorgeous and delicious salad!
Chris and Amy 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!
Annapet 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!
Amanda 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!
1. Amanda August 12, 2011 at 7:40 AM
  
  I featured this today! https://secretrecipeclub.com/arugula-salad-with-raspberry-dressing-the-gonzo-gourmet/
Suzanne 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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