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Arugula Strawberry Salad

The fresh flavors in this easy strawberry arugula salad taste like summer! Toasted almonds and creamy goat cheese add crunch and extra flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups arugula
  • 10 basil leaves, chiffonaded (rolled and thinly sliced)
  • 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds toasted in a dry skillet
  • 1 ¾ ounces soft goat cheese (chevre) crumbled
The dressing:
  • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the arugula and basil in a large serving bowl. Toss with the dressing until the leaves are coated.
  2. Arrange the strawberries, toasted almonds and goat cheese on top of the arugula. Toss before serving. Serve.
The dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, agave nectar, salt and pepper until well combined.
Make ahead:
  1. If making the salad ahead of time, toss together the arugula, basil, strawberries, almonds and goat cheese. Store separately from the dressing. Toss the salad with the dressing before serving.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7.1g (2%) Protein 3.6g (7%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Cholesterol 7.1mg (2%) Sodium 72.2mg (3%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 4.1g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7.1g 2%
Protein 3.6g 7%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Cholesterol 7.1mg 2%
Sodium 72.2mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 4.1g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.