Best Middle Eastern Arugula Salad Recipes

SIMPLE ARUGULA SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Whisk to combine
• To the same bowl, add arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots and sliced avocado. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Serve immediately.

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, and basil in a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the vegetables. Add the feta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Serve the salad with the toasted pita bread.

ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss arugula with olive oil, lemon juice, and peel. Toss to coat.

MIDDLE EASTERN ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange leaves on a large plate and layer with onions, mushrooms and tomato.
• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, sumac and salt and pepper until well-blended.
• Drizzle dressing over salad platter.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH QUICK-PICKLED GRAPES, FENNEL, PEAR AND BRIE

Steps:

• To assemble the salad: add the arugula to a large serving bowl. Top with the brie, fennel, pear and grapes. Top with the dressing and toss to combine.
• Add the vinegar and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat and add the grapes. Let the grapes sit in the warm liquid for 20 minutes and then drain. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Add the vinegar, olive oil, mustard and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside until ready to dress the salad.

MIDDLE EASTERN BALELA SALAD

Steps:

• Stir chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint together in a large bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and ground pepper together in a bowl; pour over chickpea mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

JARJEER (ARUGULA) SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and dry arugula.
• Arrange leaves on a large plate and layer with onions, mushrooms and tomato if using.
• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and sumac. Season to taste with sea salt, and pour over the salad.