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Home » Type » Salads » Salad Bowls » Arugala Breakfast Salad with Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle and Blueberry Lemon Dressing

Arugala Breakfast Salad with Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle and Blueberry Lemon Dressing

February 23, 2015 by Faith 15 Comments

Arugala Breakfast Salad with Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle and Blueberry Lemon Dressing

I’m a big fan of breakfast for any meal of the day, but I’m weird about my eggs in the morning. I will eat any kind of egg except one with a runny yolk for breakfast, but as far as runny yolks go, all bets are off for lunch or dinner. So weird.

(Any other quirky breakfast eaters out there?)

The blueberry and lemon combo says breakfast to me though. (Who doesn’t love a blueberry lemon muffin, right?) And I have to say, I’m all for eating whatever leftover veggies are in my fridge as my first meal of the day, so why not salad?

Enter my Arugala Breakfast Salad with Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle and Blueberry Lemon Dressing.

Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Arugala

This salad is definitely a powerhouse way to begin your day. Antioxidant-rich and energizing, there will be no mid-morning slump if you start your morning off with nutrient-dense foods like Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Arugala, blueberries, and nuts. As a total bonus, I love the fact that Earthbound Farm’s greens are conveniently triple-washed and ready to hit my salad bowl; this completely nullifies the excuse that I don’t have time to whip up a salad for any meal of the day.

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For those of you who think you don’t like arugala, I would encourage you to give it a try in this salad. Arugala’s peppery tang is perfectly balanced by blueberries and a hint of maple, and the slight nuttiness of arugala is echoed in the toasted nut brittle. Try this and you might just realize that you love all things arugala.

Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle

The only tip I have for you regarding this recipe is to make extra of the Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle because you will want more of it for munching on later. And because this salad serves two people, so will whoever the other serving is for. (Side Note: If you make extra of it, the Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle will keep for up to five days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.)

Blueberry Lemon Dressing

Ok, I lied (a little) because I actually do have one other tip for you. If you want to take the Blueberry Lemon Dressing to the next level, add a pinch or two of ground cinnamon. It really wakes up the flavors!

So no excuses for those of you trying to eat more salad…grab some greens and make this for breakfast!

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Arugala Breakfast Salad with Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle and Blueberry Lemon Dressing
Prep time:  8 mins
Cook time:  5 mins
Total time:  13 mins
Yield: 2 servings
 
Ingredients
Stovetop Maple Nut Brittle:
  • ¼ cup whole almonds
  • ¼ cup whole cashews
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Blueberry Lemon Dressing:
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (more or less depending how tart your berries are)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Other:
  • 4 to 6 cups Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Arugala
  • 1 to 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
Instructions
  1. For the brittle, add all ingredients to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until the maple syrup is evaporated and the nuts are light golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Spread the nuts out on a parchment-lined plate to cool, about 10 to 15 minutes. (They will harden as they cool.)
  2. For the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  3. To serve, divide the arugala between 2 plates or bowls. Top each with ½ to 1 whole avocado, ¼ cup fresh blueberries, and half the cooled nut brittle. Drizzle the dressing on top and serve immediately.
Notes
To Thin Out the Dressing: If this dressing sits for a couple minutes, it may thicken; you can re-blend it to thin it out to its original consistency. Also note that this dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge; just give it a quick blend before serving.
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Disclosure: I received the Earthbound Farm product that I used in this recipe for free, and I also received compensation for this post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe. As always, opinions stated are my own.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Paleo, Salad Bowls, Vegan Tagged: Arugala, Avocado, Blueberry Lemon Dressing, Breakfast, Earthbound Farm, Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Arugala, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Homemade Salad Dressing, How to get veggies in at breakfast, Maple Nut Brittle, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Stovetop Nut Brittle, Vegan

Comments

  1. Joanne says

    February 26, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Yuuummm. I can’t promise that I’ll only eat this for breakfast…this is more like an “any meal of the day” salad!

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  2. Eileen says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Salad for breakfast is the best. :) I love those beautiful cashews and blueberries!

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  3. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    This salad is beyond gorgeous! Plus the idea of a breakfast salad is so unique. I wish I had this now :)

    Reply
  4. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    This salad is gorgeous, what a great way to start the day!

    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I’d eat that salad any time of the day. Wow! With the crunch and the flavor, it must have been wonderful.

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  6. Heather | girlichef says

    February 23, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    I love arugula, and I love all of the colors, textures, and flavors you’ve put into this salad. I’d love to dive in (and keep me away from the extra nuts).

    Reply
  7. Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    Faith, I love the way you think about breakfast. I would happily eat this first thing in the morning (and for lunch or dinner, too). Love the balance of flavors and textures here. :)

    Reply
  8. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Faith – that made me laugh that you have time rules for runny eggs. Love it! And love this breakfast salad – that maple nut brittle is genius!

    Reply
  9. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Faith, this is the most vibrant and incredible recipe I’ve seen so far this week! Just pinned it.

    Reply
  10. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Love this — especially the Maple Nut Brittle! My dad always ate dinner leftovers for breakfast, and I’m also down for a non-traditional breakfast :)

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  11. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I love breakfast salads! I usually have one every morning with blueberries, spinach, avocado, and olive oil. I’ll definitely have to try that dressing and brittle!

    Reply
  12. Erica says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:04 am

    yummmmm. I love the spiciness of arugula. This sounds awesome

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  13. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

    February 23, 2015 at 8:42 am

    This is such a gorgeous breakfast option! I’m all for sneaking in cllllllll the veggies at all times of the day!

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  14. Rosa says

    February 23, 2015 at 4:41 am

    A beautiful and scrumptious salad!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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