• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Everyday Eileen
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Let's Go Shopping
      • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Let's Go Shopping
      • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Let's Go Shopping
      • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
×

Home » Recipes » Soup and Salad

Simple Arugula Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Published: Dec 23, 2021 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 by Eileen xo

Thank you for sharing!

512 shares
  • Share163
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
A green salad with corn and tomatoes in a white bowl.
an arugula salad in a bowl with wooden serving spoons on the side

Simple Arugula Salad, a peppery and crunchy salad with sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, sprinkled with bold blue cheese. The fresh greens are drizzled with a quick, tasty homemade red wine vinaigrette.   this is your recipe for a gluten-free, vegetarian salad loaded with flavor.

A white bowl with peppery arugula salad, tomatoes, and corn.
Jump to:
  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
  • Instructions
  • Storage
  • Expert Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Similar recipes
  • Simple Arugula Salad
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Regardless of the season, fresh arugula is a favorite salad green.
  • Arugula has a bold peppery taste that holds up to any salad dressing or vinaigrette..
  • This is a simple salad for a quick side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

  • Arugula - peppery lettuce that pairs nicely with the blue cheese.
  • Corn -  canned, frozen (defrosted), leftover roasted or grilled corn can be used.
  • Grape Tomatoes - or cherry tomatoes. If you only have large tomatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces.
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles - any of your favorite types of cheese can be mixed with the salad.

Vinaigrette

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Dijon Mustard - balances the vinegar and oil combo
  • Salt and Ground Black Pepper
the ingredients for a salad, arugula, blue cheese crumbles, corn, and tomatoes.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment

  • Salad Spinner: We eat a lot of salad and this has been a dream to use to wash and clean my greens.
  • Bowls: Just the prettiest bowls for so many recipes.

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

  1. Prepare corn, if using canned corn, drain, and rinse.
  2. Chop tomatoes in half or cube, depending on the size of tomatoes.
  3. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, a dash of salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, corn, and tomatoes. Top with blue cheese crumbles.
  5. Toss with vinaigrette and serve.

Arugula salad with a red wine vinaigrette being poured over it

Storage

Keep arugula in the refrigerator until ready to use, up to 6-7 days. It is always best to wash and dry the greens before storing them in the refrigerator.

We wrap our greens in a paper towel in large clear bags to extend the freshness of the lettuce.

The vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight covered container or mason jar in the refrigerator.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: If prepping the salad ahead of time, add vinaigrette when ready to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for the corn to make this a keto salad?

If you are keto or low-carb swap out corn and use cucumber, asparagus, or cauliflower for a bit of crunch

How do I store the lettuce so it stays fresh?

To keep the lettuce fresh, wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Then store in a sealable storage bag in the refrigerator for the week. Take out the lettuce as needed for salads.

A white bowl with a brown trim filled with salad topped with blue cheese, corn, and tomatoes.

Benefits of eating your greens

According to Medical News Today, arugula is loaded with Vitamin K and calcium, which can aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. Green veggies can help reduce the risk of heart issues such as Atherosclerosis, and calcium build-up in the arteries.

Variations

  • To turn this arugula salad recipe into a meal, add a protein such as poached shrimp, oven-baked chicken, or air fryer crispy pork.
  • Feel free to try any of your favorite types of cheese such as feta, Gouda, mozzarella, fontina, goat cheese, or shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • Add a zing from any of your favorite onions like red onions, scallions, or shallots.
  • Try some of my other favorite vinaigrettes such as Champagne Vinaigrette, Maple Cider Vinaigrette, or for a spicy dressing, Poblano Dressing, and the tasty Everything Salad Dressing

Serving Suggestions

  • Foil Wrapped Salmon would be a perfect combination with this delicious salad.
  • A simple green salad would be great paired with Keto Jambalaya
  • Low-Carb Chicken Picatta is one of my most popular recipes and a perfect pairing with a side salad.
  • Grilled Dijon Chicken is a light and flavorful recipe that would taste amazing with the peppery leaves of arugula.

Similar recipes

Some other salads you should try would be our Chicken Greek Salad.

Our Chicken and Asparagus Salad is a big hit.

Another simple recipe is this cucumber tomato salad. Simple yet delicious!

The form you have selected does not exist.

I love any comments or questions, please feel free to leave them below.

Keep up to date with recipes by following me on:

FACEBOOK  INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, TWITTER

Thank you for the continued support. I am forever grateful.

Eileen  xo

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Simple Arugula Salad

Simple Arugula Salad, a peppery and crunchy salad with sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, sprinkled with blue cheese. A great side salad for any meal. A quick and mouthwatering no-cook, low-fat simple salad.
5 from 9 votes
Print Rate
Prevent your screen from going dark
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: arugual salad dressing, easy arugula salad, simple arugula salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
  • Salad Spinner
  • Cutting Board
  • Knives
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Salad

  • 5 cups Arugula lettuce
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles

Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Arugula Salad

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the washed and dried fresh arugula.
  • For the corn, either drain canned corn or defrost frozen corn. See Note 1. Add the corn to the arugula.
  • Add the sliced tomatoes to the salad greens.
  • Mix in the blue cheese crumbles.

How to make the Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
  • Whisk in a bit of salt and pepper, taste, if needed, adjust seasoning.
  • Toss the vinaigrette with the salad green mixture.

Notes

Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 
Note 1: Leftover roasted corn on the cob or grilled corn can be used. 
 
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Don’t forget to shop at the Everyday Eileen store on Amazon

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @Everyday_Eileen or tag #everydayeileen!

This recipe was originally published on July 28, 2020. Updated December 23, 2021, for user experience.

More Soup and Salad

  • Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe
  • Old Fashioned Kidney Bean Salad
  • Easy Egg Salad Recipe
  • Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup

Thank you for sharing!

512 shares
  • Share163
  • Tweet
  • Yummly

The cookbooks are on sale via Amazon

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Gunjan

    August 02, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Sometimes simple salads do wonder fir lunch. Love all the ingredients in this recipe and the dressing is absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      August 03, 2020 at 12:50 am

      Thank you, Gunjan. I hope you enjoy it

      Reply
  2. Veronika

    August 02, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    Love simple and delicious Summer salads! They take no time to prep and perfect for a cookout party! Definitely need to try it out!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      August 03, 2020 at 12:51 am

      Thank you, Veronika. We love it too. Enjoy

      Reply
  3. Karen

    August 01, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    I'm totally with you on the daily greens - even at breakfast! Arugula is such a good choice for this salad.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      August 03, 2020 at 12:52 am

      Right Karen, greens are my goo-to. Enjoy.

      Reply
  4. Aditi Bahl

    August 01, 2020 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    This salad looks so lovely and refreshing. I tried this salad and it was delicious. This surely is a saver and will be a regular on our table.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      August 03, 2020 at 12:52 am

      Wonderful Aditi, enjoy the salad.

      Reply
  5. Linda

    July 31, 2020 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I'm always in the mood for a tasty salad especially in the summer time. And I have all the fresh arugula and tomatoes from my garden to use. I made this with part arugula and part romaine and it came out delicious.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      August 03, 2020 at 12:51 am

      Oh I loove the arugula/romaine mix, Linda. A fabulous mix.

      Reply
  6. Tatiana

    July 29, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic and Easy summer salad, the combination of flavors was so delicious! Totally making this more during the hot season!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      July 31, 2020 at 1:32 am

      Wonderful, Tatiana, enjoy the salad.

      Reply
  7. Andrea Howe

    July 29, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a wonderful way to use up some summer produce. I topped it with some grilled chicken for a perfectly easy dinner!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      July 31, 2020 at 1:33 am

      What a great idea to top the salad with grilled chicken. Glad you enjoyed it, Andrea.

      Reply
  8. Julia Osgood

    July 29, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, I love a simple salad and your vinaigrette dressing sounds wonderful. I haven't had blue cheese in such a long time, and I love it. It's a nice contrast to other ingredients. This looks like the perfect summer salad.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      July 31, 2020 at 1:34 am

      Excellent, Julia. I'm so glad you like the recipe.

      Reply
  9. veenaazmanov

    July 29, 2020 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    Crunchy and healthy Salad. Love the combinations and yummy dressing too.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      July 29, 2020 at 8:44 am

      I'm glad you enjoy Veena.

      Reply
  10. Shelley

    July 28, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a vibrant combination of flavors, from the peppery arugula to the umami-loaded, salty blue cheese, plus sweet corn and that little hit of acidity from the tomatoes! Mmmmm ... perfectly brought together with the yummy dressing! So simple, so packed with flavor! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      July 28, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      I'm so glad you love the salad.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Eileen! This is where I share all my family-tested recipes! Mostly quick and easy recipes with the occasional indulgence we all need.

More about me →

  • Mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Reader Favorites

  • Instant Pot Lentil Stew
  • Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
  • Coconut - Cucumber Splash
  • Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe
  • How to Roast Spaghetti Squash
  • Detox Lemon Ginger Green Tea
Copyright © 2023 · everydayeileen.com · Privacy Policy