Arugula Strawberry Salad
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Arugula Strawberry Salad
Description
The salad combines fresh arugula leaves with slices of ripe strawberries, red onion rings, diced avocado, radish slices, and green onions. Pine nuts and walnuts are added for crunch along with crumbled goat or feta cheese. The dressing is a balsamic vinaigrette made by whisking extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and poppy seeds, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Tossing the salad ingredients with the vinaigrette brings out a balance of peppery greens, sweetness from strawberries and maple syrup, and tang from balsamic and lemon. The nuts and cheese add texture and richness. This salad is versatile for lunch or dinner and works well as a side dish to various meals.
Ensuring the arugula is well dried before assembling helps the dressing cling better without making the greens soggy. The salad can be refrigerated briefly before serving but is best enjoyed fresh to keep the textures crisp and the flavors vibrant.
Ingredients
- 1 arugula washed, package
- 1 pound strawberries thinly sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 avocado diced, ripe
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 cup radish halved and thinly sliced (about 3-4 medium
- 1/2 cup green onions
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Pinch sea salt to taste, fine
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Wash and dry the arugula well using a salad spinner or paper towels. Also, prep the other veggies and fruits.
- Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
- In another small bowl, combine the Vinaigrette ingredients.
- Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 57.9mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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