Arugula Goat Cheese Salad Recipe is simple, healthy, and delicious. The flavors of goat cheese, arugula, and the dressing combine for a perfect low carb and gluten-free salad. You can serve this salad as an appetizer, a main dish, or as a side dish.
Arugula, also known as rocket, is an Italian bitter salad green with a peppery flavor that is commonly used in salads. It is commonly used to garnish pizza and eaten by hand. Goat cheese is a tangy cheese known for an especially creamy and soft texture. This salad recipe utilizes the bitterness of arugula, creaminess of goat cheese, and the crunch of walnuts to form the base of the dish.
This salad is easy to make and utterly delicious. The combination of flavors from the arugula, goat cheese, and nuts makes this salad truly unique.
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WHAT IS ARUGULA
Arugula is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is also known as rocket, roquette, or rucola and has a mild peppery flavor. Arugula is widely used in salads, sandwiches, and pesto sauces due to its unique taste. It can be eaten raw or cooked, depending on the dish. Arugula is rich in antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin K and vitamin C, making it an excellent addition to any diet.
TYPES OF GOAT CHEESE
Goat cheese is a type of cheese made from the milk of goats. It has a distinctive flavor and texture that sets it apart from other types of cheeses. There are many different types of goat cheese available, ranging from soft and creamy to hard and crumbly. Each type has its own unique flavor profile and characteristics that make it ideal for certain recipes or dishes.
Some common types of goat cheese include:
- Fresh Chevre: A soft and creamy cheese made from fresh goat milk, often served plain or with added herbs or other flavorings.
- Bucheron: A semi-aged goat cheese that is cylindrical in shape with a distinctive ash coating.
- Feta: A brined cheese made from goat milk that is often crumbled on top of salads or used in Mediterranean cooking.
- Pyrenees: A semi-hard goat cheese that is aged for several months and has a nutty flavor.
- Garrotxa: A semi-hard goat cheese from Catalonia, Spain, with a crumbly texture and a tangy, earthy flavor.
- Crottin de Chavignol: A small, cylindrical cheese from France with a wrinkled rind and a dense, creamy texture.
- Pantysgawn: A Welsh goat cheese with a crumbly texture and a mellow, nutty flavor.
- Caprino: A soft, fresh cheese from Italy that is often flavored with herbs, spices, or truffles
INGREDIENTS
This is a simple salad but packed full of flavor.
- Salad leaves - for this salad we used a mix of arugula and baby spinach.
- Red onion - green onions could be substituted.
- Cherry tomatoes - ensure that they are ripe and full of flavor. Bland tomatoes offer nothing to a salad.
- Walnuts - toast them for extra flavor. Pecans could be substituted.
- Goats cheese - we used a soft goat cheese log but a firmer goats cheese could be used. Feta cheese could be used.
- Dijon mustard - this has a great flavor for the dressing.
HOW TO MAKE ARUGULA GOATS CHEESE SALAD
As with the majority of salad recipes, they are quick and easy to make. Wash your vegetables, toasts your nuts and get your salad dressing ready!
Plate salad leaves with red onion
Add cherry tomatoes
Scatter toasted walnuts
Add goats cheese and dressing
Serve the arugula salad immediately, and enjoy! This salad is a great combination of the slightly bitter taste of arugula, the tangy and creamy flavor of goat cheese, and the crunchy texture of the walnuts. The balsamic vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and a tangy flavor that balances out the flavors in the salad.
MORE LOW CARB SALADS
When you want a portion of veggies or need a refreshing side dish, a salad hits the spot. Try these other low carb salads:
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Grilled Watermelon Halloumi Salad
Arugula Goats Cheese Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup baby spinach
- ¼ medium red onion finely sliced
- 10 oz goats cheese crumbled or sliced
- 6 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup walnuts toasted
Dressing
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Wash and dry the arugula and baby spinach, and place it in a large bowl or plate.
- Add the chopped red onion over the salad leaves.
- Scatter the chopped tomatoes and walnuts over the salad.
- Add the goats cheese and drizzle the salad dressing over the salad.
- Serve immediately.
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