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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Bliss

Celebrate summer with this Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette, featuring sweet strawberries, peppery arugula, and creamy feta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups arugula can substitute with spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup almonds toasted, can use walnuts or pecans
  • 2 pcs green onions sliced, reserve dark green tops for garnish
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Hull and slice the fresh strawberries into 1/4-inch segments. Place on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
  2. Slice the green onions into small pieces, separating the white/light green parts for the salad mix. Reserve the dark green tops for garnishing.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks.
  4. Whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking, then add balsamic vinegar and whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss the arugula with the vinaigrette until coated. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, green onions, crumbled feta, and toasted almonds.
  6. Divide the salad into serving bowls, garnishing with reserved dark green tops of the green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress just before serving to keep the arugula crisp. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate.

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