Arugula recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWoodfire RockfordArugula Recipe

Arugula Recipe

Inspired by Woodfire Rockford
Time20m
Serves4

Arugula, dried cherries, walnuts and goat cheese with grape jam vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Grape Jam Vinaigrette

Method

Salad Preparation

1

Prepare the Arugula

In a large salad bowl, place 4 cups of fresh arugula as the base of your salad.

2

Add Dried Cherries

Sprinkle 1 cup of dried cherries evenly over the arugula.

3

Include Walnuts

Chop 1 cup of walnuts coarsely and add them to the salad.

4

Add Goat Cheese

Crumble 4 oz of goat cheese on top of the salad ingredients.

Vinaigrette Preparation

5

Mix the Vinaigrette Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp of grape jam, 4 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of red wine vinegar, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper.

6

Whisk the Vinaigrette

Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

Combine and Serve

7

Dress the Salad

Drizzle the grape jam vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

8

Toss to Combine

Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the vinaigrette.

9

Serve Immediately

Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and freshness.