Name: Simple Arugula Side Salad with Blueberries
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 6 cups arugula; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries & blackberries (one or both); 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette

Recipe

This simple arugula salad with blueberries is the perfect healthy side dish for any meal.

In just 5 minutes, you can enjoy a simple arugula blueberry salad that feels light and pairs great with any protein for dinner.

arugula blueberry salad with a chicken breast on a plate

Arugula Salad Recipe with Blueberries

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While arugula isn't my favorite go-to green for salads, its bitter flavor pairs great with pungent soft cheeses, and adding fruits like blueberries adds a touch of sweetness to each bite that I personally find delicious.

You can drizzle your favorite dressing, but this salad calls for a light and delicate one that won't overshadow its simplicity.

Ingredients

Arugula is the star of this salad, and you can pair it with fresh blueberries or blackberries. Extra flavor comes from crumbled feta cheese and slivered almonds for a nice crunch. Red wine vinaigrette is my favorite to add on top, but you can also use a classic balsamic vinaigrette recipe.

How to Make a Simple Arugula Salad

Below you’ll find a recipe video. In a nutshell, make the dressing first, if using a homemade one. Then, layer the ingredients in a salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. To prevent the salad from getting soggy, you can wait to add the dressing until right before serving.

Best Dressings for Arugula Side Salads

In this recipe, I'm adding a simple red wine vinaigrette: its tanginess balances the slightly sweet flavor of the berries and the strong taste of the arugula. Other vinaigrettes that go amazingly well with this simple arugula salad are this mild-flavored champagne vinaigrette and this smooth white wine vinaigrette.

Laura’s Favorite Toppings and Mix-Ins for Arugula Salad

Cheese: no feta? Add crumbled goat cheese or shaved Parmesan.
Nuts: swap the almonds for walnuts, pine nuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, or croutons.
Fruit & veggies: if you want more fruit, add cubed pear, apples, and other berries. If you prefer classic salad veggies, add cucumber and tomato, or roasted vegetables for a cozy salad.

What to Serve with this Side Salad

This arugula blueberry salad makes a terrific side dish for all kinds of proteins! I love how it pairs with pesto chicken and rotisserie chicken Alfredo. It’s also perfect to serve with oven beef kabobs on summer days when you crave a refreshing side.

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Simple Arugula Side Salad with Blueberries

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This simple arugula salad with blueberries is the perfect healthy side dish for any meal.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

6 cups arugula
½ cup fresh blueberries & blackberries, one or both
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
¼ cup red wine vinaigrette

Instructions

Make the vinaigrette recipe if using homemade.
In a large bowl, layer the arugula, blueberries, feta cheese, and slivered almonds.
Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat.

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