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Published: June 13, 2019 Last Modified: June 13, 2019 By Sara 14 Comments

Arugula Salad with White Beans

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This arugula salad is made with white beans, tomatoes, red onion, shaved parmesan cheese and pine nuts, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A bright and vibrant salad that makes the perfect side dish or lighter main course.

I eat a salad almost every day for lunch, I typically make Tuscan kale salad, brussels sprout salad or this refreshing arugula salad. Arugula salad takes just minutes to make and is full of different flavors and textures.

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Arugula salad made with white beans, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and pine nuts.

Green salads are a welcome addition to any meal, and this arugula salad has quickly become a favorite in my house. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, protein packed beans and savory cheese, all in a simple dressing. Arugula salad pairs perfectly with chicken, fish, beef and pork dishes.

How do you make arugula salad?

This salad starts with a bowl of arugula, which is combined with cherry tomatoes, white beans, shaved parmesan cheese, thinly sliced red onion and toasted pine nuts. A quick and easy lemon dressing goes over the top, then everything is tossed together. Serve your arugula salad immediately and enjoy!

Arugula in a bowl with tomatoes, pine nuts, red onion and shaved parmesan cheese.

Can you eat raw arugula?

You can absolutely eat raw arugula. Raw arugula is perfect for salads, sandwich and pizza toppings, and you can even make pesto out of it! You can also cook arugula if you prefer and serve it as a side dish or in pasta.

Tips for arugula salad

  • I use a mandoline to get super thin slices of red onion.
  • You can buy a tub of parmesan cheese shavings, but I find that it tastes best when you buy a wedge of parmesan cheese and make your own shavings with a vegetable peeler.
  • To toast your pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and let them cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch them carefully as they can burn quickly!
  • The dressing for this salad lasts for a week in the fridge, I often make a double batch so that I always have extra dressing on hand.
  • This salad is best served immediately because the arugula will eventually start to wilt in the dressing.

White beans, tomatoes, pine nuts, parmesan and red onion with salad dressing being poured over the top.

Arugula salad variations

There are so many different ways to customize this salad to your preferences. You can even turn it into a hearty main course when you add extra toppings!

  • Protein: Add grilled chicken, shrimp or steak to turn this salad into a meal.
  • Beans: Try a different type of bean such as chickpeas or Great Northern beans.
  • Vegetables: Add other vegetables to the mix such as thinly sliced fennel, cucumbers or carrots.
  • Cheese: Try feta or goat cheese instead of parmesan.
  • Avocado: Add one diced avocado to the salad.

A bowl of arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, red onion and shaved cheese.

Is arugula healthy?

Arugula is very healthy and is low in calories and carbs, yet high in fiber. Arugula contains many vitamins and nutrients including Vitamin K, Vitamin B, folate, calcium, Vitamin A and antioxidants.

Tongs serving up a portion of arugula salad.

This salad tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant, but you can instead enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. It’s a great way to get in your greens!

More satisfying salad recipes

  • Mediterranean Farro Salad
  • Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Ramen Noodle Salad
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Arugula salad made with white beans, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
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Arugula Salad

This arugula salad is made with white beans, tomatoes, red onion, shaved parmesan cheese and pine nuts, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A bright and vibrant salad that makes the perfect side dish or lighter main course.
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 256kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shaved
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

For the dressing

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the arugula, cherry tomatoes, beans, onion, parmesan cheese and pine nuts in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 15.1mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Nola says

      April 27, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      Creative salad with lots of flavor and texture! Loved it!

      Reply
    2. Cynthia Burkey says

      April 29, 2020 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      We are quarantined in our home..and this time has given us the opportunity to experiment with new recipes. We love your blog and recipes. The salad was fantastic! I used a can of mixed sized/kind of beans as that is what we had in our pantry – and being as we’re garlicholics I added a small clove of minced garlic to the dressing…it was just enough NOT to overpower the taste of fresh lemon juice. We are grateful we found DINNER AT THE ZOO!

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    3. Kathy says

      April 8, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      Very flavorful salad. I did need to use spring mix as that was all I had.

      Reply
    4. Flo says

      February 23, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      I added chicken and served it as a main course! it was really flavorful!

      Reply
    5. Roxana says

      June 18, 2019 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      I love this salad. It has ingredients in it that I like. And it is so eaay and flavorful at the same time.

      Reply
    6. Anita says

      June 18, 2019 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect salad for summer. So easy to put together and very refreshing. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Stephanie says

      June 18, 2019 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I’m always on the lookout for new salad ideas. It’s one of my favorite go to summer meals. And this one is going to be dinner one night this week. Looks sooo good.

      Reply
    8. Beth Neels says

      June 18, 2019 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      This salad is so colorful and creative! I love all of the various flavors and textures! I think that is necessary for a great lunch or dinner salad!

      Reply
    9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      June 16, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      This looks incredibly delicious! This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

      Reply
    10. Beth Pierce says

      June 16, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy, yet sophisticated salad!! I could have this for lunch everyday; delicious!

      Reply
    11. Jacque Hooper says

      June 16, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a light and refreshing salad for dinner last night! Perfect for summer; I will be enjoying this all season long and then some!

      Reply
    12. Kim Seghers says

      June 15, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This salad looks perfect for a light summer dinner. I’m always looking for new salads to make. I’ll have to give your salad a try!

      Reply
    13. Catalina says

      June 15, 2019 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      This needs to happen! I love this salad idea!

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    14. Dorothy Reinhold says

      June 14, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      I love the peppery bite of arugula! Adding the beans is so smart. I also love that you kept the dressing simple.

      Reply

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