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!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 432kcal
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
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 5mg