Arugula Salad with Berries
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5
Arugula Salad with Berries
Description
This salad features tender baby arugula leaves topped with fresh, hulled, and sliced strawberries and whole blueberries. Crumbled goat cheese adds richness and a creamy texture that contrasts with the peppery arugula. A balsamic glaze drizzle enhances the natural sweetness and acidity of the fruit while providing a glossy finish.
The salad is served without tossing so the ingredients maintain their arrangement and each bite retains distinct flavors. The tartness and slight bitterness of arugula is balanced by the sweetness of the berries and the smoothness of the goat cheese. The balsamic glaze contributes a tangy-sweet element that ties the salad components together.
Serving this salad as-is emphasizes visual appeal and flavor layering. The recipe suggests specific brands of balsamic glaze but allows for preference, indicating flexibility. It is suitable as a light side or starter, especially in spring or summer when berries are in season.
Ingredients
- 5 oz arugula baby
- 8 oz strawberries hulled and sliced
- 6 oz blueberries
- 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze or added to taste
Instructions
- Place arugula into a large salad bowl. Top with sliced strawberries, whole blueberries and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle the top with balsamic glaze, adding it to taste and serve. Do not toss this salad. It serves beautifully just drizzled and left as is.
Notes
- Use high-quality balsamic glaze such as Nonna Pia's "classic" or "strawberry fig" varieties for the best flavor.
- Do not toss the salad; drizzle the glaze on top and serve to keep ingredient contrast and presentation intact.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 10g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 28.5mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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