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Strawberry Arugula Salad

Super simple strawberry and arugula salad with crunch pecans, salty feta, and sweet strawberries. It's finished off with a fresh strawberry vinaigrette!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries tops removed
  • 5 ounces fresh arugula
  • ¾ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white vinegar balsamic, sherry or still
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ small shallot peeled
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice all strawberries and reserve 3 large berries for the dressing.
  2. Make the dressing. In the bowl of a food processor or a high speed blender, add reserved strawberries, oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, shallot, water and honey. Process until smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. On a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl, mix arugula, berries, pecans, basil, and feta. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: The salad can be stored without the dressing, covered in the fridge for a couple of days. The dressing will keep well for up to a week. Add the dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 843mg (24%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 964IU (19%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 313mg (31%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 843mg 18%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 964IU 19%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 313mg 31%
Iron 5mg 28%

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