Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 5 oz. baby arugula; 8 oz. fresh strawberries; 2 green onions; 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese; 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
164 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Jacqueline Bell

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This healthy Strawberry Arugula Salad with feta cheese, sliced almonds, and balsamic vinaigrette and is an easy, simple side dish recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the Strawberry Arugula Salad:

5 oz. baby arugula (about 3 packed cups)
8 oz. fresh strawberries stemmed and sliced
2 green onions thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds

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Instructions

Whisk together all ingredients for the balsamic vinaigrette in the bottom of a large bowl (if making ahead of time, shake up in a jar or in a separate small bowl).
Add the baby arugula (5 oz.), sliced strawberries (8 oz.), sliced green onions, crumbled feta cheese (1/4 cup), and sliced or slivered almonds (1/4 cup) to the large bowl.
Toss together until all ingredients are covered in the dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Make it a meal: add grilled, sliced chicken or grilled shrimp, or seared salmon, or another protein to the salad to make it more hearty for a meal.
Make it ahead: mix the dressing separately and add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Refrigerate both, covered, for up to 24 hours. Toss with the dressing just before serving.
Ingredient substitutions: goat cheese or fresh mozzarella can be substituted for feta; honey or another sweetener can be substituted for maple syrup; other nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans can be substituted for the almonds, or sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version; baby spinach or other baby greens may be substituted for arugula; sliced red onions may be substituted for the green onions.
A store-bought balsamic vinaigrette will work just fine, as will another salad dressing with a sweet flavor such as poppy seed dressing. I also like using my homemade creamy maple balsamic dressing for this salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 277mg (12%) Potassium 299mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 949IU (19%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	164kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	277mg	12%
Potassium	299mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	949IU	19%
Vitamin C	40mg	44%
Calcium	139mg	14%
Iron	1mg	6%