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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

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