Mediterranean Arugula Salad with Dijon Dressing

A vibrant Mediterranean arugula salad with diced tomatoes, cucumber, kale, and olives tossed in a Dijon dressing

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Mediterranean Arugula Salad with Dijon Dressing

This Mediterranean Arugula Salad with Dijon Dressing is crisp, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavor. Whether served as a quick lunch, side salad, or topped with protein for a full meal, it’s the perfect balance of freshness and flavor in every bite.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Arugula Salad, Arugula Salad with Dijon Dressing, Mediterranean Arugula Salad, Mediterranean Arugula Salad with Dijon Dressing, Mediterranean salad

Servings:

Author: Lama

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 cups Arugula and or kale chopped
½ cup Alfalfa sprouts
1-2 Tomatoes diced, or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup Cucumber cubed
¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted
¼ cup Feta cheese crumbled
1 cup Cabbage thinly shredded, optional

Dijon Dressing

¼ cup Olive oil
3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine arugula (or kale), tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, and cabbage.
Add olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper directly over the salad.
Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Choose Greens Wisely: Fresh, crisp arugula gives this salad a peppery kick, while kale offers a heartier texture. You can use regular kale or Lacinato kale; both work beautifully. Sometimes, I like to mix the two or stick with just arugula for a lighter base.

Use Cabbage Lightly: Slice it very thin and use only a little bit. It adds great crunch without overpowering the other flavors.

Balance of Textures: Combine crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crisp cabbage, creamy feta, and briny olives for a perfectly balanced bite every time.

Flavor Boost: Kalamata olives are key to that signature Mediterranean flavor. Slice them in halves or quarters for even distribution.

Adjust the Dressing: The honey or maple syrup helps balance the tang from Dijon mustard and vinegar. Add more for sweetness, or keep it on the tangier side for extra zing.

Emulsify as You Toss: Even if you drizzle the dressing straight over the salad, toss gently to coat everything evenly. This brings all the flavors together beautifully.

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