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Strawberry goat cheese arugula salad
This salad pairs peppery arugula leaves with sweet sliced strawberries, tangy goat cheese crumbles, and spicy-sweet pecans. Soaked red onion slices add mild sharpness without bitterness. A vinaigrette of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt coats the greens and ingredients lightly. Tossed just before serving, the salad balances fresh, creamy, and crunchy textures with bright, sweet, and savory flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
to 6
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Fusion, American, International
Ingredients
- ¼ red onion sliced, medium sized
- 4 arugula leaves loosely packed cups
- 8 oz strawberries sliced (about 1 ½ cups sliced)
- 3 oz goat cheese crumbled
- ½ cup pecans homemade or store-bought, spicy sweet
- 1-2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the red onion slices in cold lightly salted water until ready to use – this will help remove the bitterness.
- Mix the balsamic vinegar with the olive oil and salt. The easiest way to do this is to put them in an airtight container and shake them until the ingredients are blended.
- Strain the onions and mix them with the arugula and the balsamic olive oil dressing.
- Layer the strawberry slices, goat cheese and spicy pecans on top.
- Toss table-side and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Soaking red onion slices in salted water helps mellow their sharpness for a balanced flavor in the salad.
- Arugula can be replaced with spinach or other salad greens depending on availability or preference.
- Goat cheese may be substituted with feta cheese as an alternative creamy, tangy option.