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Colorful Strawberry Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Colorful Strawberry Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A vibrant and delicious salad featuring arugula, strawberries, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 large salads
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • large serving platter
  • liquid measuring cup
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Strawberry salad

  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 0.75 cup finely chopped red onion about ½ small onion
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta, or 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 0.5 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
  • 0.5 cup halved and thinly sliced radish about 3 medium
  • 1 medium jalapeño, very thinly sliced omit if sensitive to spice

Balsamic vinaigrette

  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • To assemble the salad: On a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl, layer the ingredients as listed.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until fully blended. Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed. The dressing should be nice and tangy, but you can add more maple syrup for balance if desired.
  • When you’re ready to serve the salad, drizzle vinaigrette on top, and toss to combine. Serve promptly. (If you’re planning to have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately and toss before serving.) Stored separately, leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days.

Notes

Make it dairy free/vegan: Substitute diced avocado for the goat cheese. Vegans, be sure to use maple syrup in the dressing. Change it up: This salad is versatile. If you don’t have basil, or you don’t love jalapeño or radish, simply omit them. If you don’t like arugula, use spring greens instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1large saladCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword arugula salad, balsamic vinaigrette, colorful salad, healthy salad, strawberry salad, vegetarian recipe
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