Jul 14 2026

Arugula Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Arugula greens, toasted almonds, roasted red peppers, bacon, pickled onions, roasted red pepper vinaigrette, goat cheese.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Arugula

    Wash and dry the arugula greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Roasted Red Peppers

    Slice the roasted red peppers into strips and add them to the bowl with the arugula.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Pickled Onions

    Add the pickled onions to the salad bowl, distributing them evenly.

Cooking the Toppings

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.

  2. 5

    Toast the Almonds

    In the same skillet, add the sliced almonds and toast over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove and set aside.

  3. 6

    Crumble the Goat Cheese

    Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and set aside.

Making the Dressing

  1. 7

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 8

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In the bowl with the arugula and vegetables, add the crumbled bacon, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.

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