Arugula Salad with Capers is a light, flavorful salad that makes the perfect side dish to any meal. Peppery arugula is paired with fresh tomatoes and salty capers topped with parmesan cheese and a light lemon dressing.
I love the combination of peppery arugula with salty capers. Today’s Arugula Salad with Capers is my go-to when I am craving those two ingredients in a salad.
If you have been wondering how to use capers in a salad then this is the salad for you.
Today’s Arugula Salad with Capers is the perfect marriage of both of those. They are one of my favorite salads that I make on a regular basis.
You might remember this Lemon Arugula Salad that is a favorite.
I usually rotate between that salad and today’s salad with capers when I need a quick, simple salad.
This salad is such an easy salad that requires very little prep time.
There is something about the peppery arugula, the salty capers and the lemony dressing that just works so well together.
If you like salads check out my salad recipes here. Make sure check out my Massaged Kale Salad, Avocado Kale Quinoa Salad, Apple Kale Quinoa Salad or this Brussels Sprouts Apple Goat Cheese Salad.
Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need
- Arugula: The star of the salad is the arugula. It is one of my favorite greens to use in salads or on pizzas. I love to buy it at farmers market if I can find it!
- Capers: I adore capers in salads. The saltiness of them works nicely with fresh vegetables and a light dressing. You probably know capers well from my Baked Cod with Lemon or this Chicken Piccata dish.
- Tomatoes: I grow vegetables in my garden in the summer and like to use them in salads as much as possible. They work great in today’s salad and you can use any tomatoes you want!
- Parmesan Cheese: I used a freshly grated parmesan cheese on this salad. You can also use feta or goat cheese if you would like.
- Lemon Dressing: The dressing is light and mixes together extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. It is simple but works so well in this salad.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
Ways to Modify this Caper Salad
- Beans: If you want to add protein you can add chickpeas, white beans or black beans to this salad.
- Other Vegetables: This salad is a great canvas for other vegetables. Try red onion, scallions, bell pepper, carrots, celery or radish.
- Fresh Herbs: I love adding fresh herbs to this salad. Try fresh basil leaves, chives mint.
- Protein: There are a variety of types of protein to add to this salad. I like adding shrimp, hard boiled eggs, salmon or chicken.
- Dressing: I like the light lemony dressing but you can do a Creamy Dill Sauce or a Tahini Dressing.
How to Make this Arugula Salad with Capers
Step 1: Mix Salad Ingredients: Place the arugula, tomatoes and capers in a large mixing or salad bowl.
Step 2: Create Dressing: In a salad dressing container or mason jar combine the salad dressing ingredients and mix well.
Step 3: Add Dressing to the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss.
Step 4: Add the Fresh Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the salad and enjoy!
Recipe FAQ
Yes this arugula caper salad is naturally low in carbs and keto friendly as long as you follow the recipe provided.
This is a great meal-prep option but it only holds up for about 2 days before the arugula will start to wilt. If you know you are going to eat the salad throughout the week I suggest leaving the dressing off of the salad until you are ready to eat it.
What to Pair with this Salad
Pair this salad with a hearty Italian meal. Try this Slow Cooker Lasagna, 20 Minute Pasta Carbonara or this Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil.
I love sheet pan meals. Try this salad with my Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken or this Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables.
Seafood is a healthy, light meal and this Arugula Salad is a great addition. Try this Baked Cod with Lemon or this Black Sea Bass Recipe.
More Salad to Try:
Vegetarian
Avocado Kale Spinach Salad
Vegetarian
Tropical Kale Quinoa Salad
Salads
Kale Cucumber Tabbouleh
Vegetarian
Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
Arugula Salad with Capers
Ingredients
- 4 cups argula, washed
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3-4 teaspoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the arugula, tomatoes and capers in a large mixing or salad bowl.
- In a salad dressing container or mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss.
- Sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the salad and enjoy!
Julia your recipes are simple clean and delicious. I cook so many of the same recipes. I’m not a blogger but I do post my recipe or picture of the platings that I prepared.
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