Strawberry Arugula Salad

5 from 70 votes

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

Course Salads

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 432kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries tops removed
5 ounces fresh arugula
¾ cup pecans
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped fresh basil

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
freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Thinly slice all strawberries and reserve 3 large berries for the dressing.
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.
On a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl, mix arugula, berries, pecans, basil, and feta. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.

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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.

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