Easy Strawberry Arugula Salad allows you with the flexibility of replacing all the ingredients, except the strawberries & the secret ingredient, of course!
I call it a recipe, but seriously, you can easily eyeball all of the ingredients. Two big handfuls of arugula (if you are not a fan of arugula, you can substitute with spinach or just field greens); one small handful of toasted pine nuts (almond slivers, walnuts or even pecans will do nicely too); a few handfuls of strawberries (irreplaceable, especially the ones from Quebec) and a few leaves of the secret ingredient…….mint! The only thing left to make is a balsamic vinaigrette and you’re all set.
As soon as Quebec strawberries hit the markets this became my go-to salad. Naturally sweet, and the smell…just irrestible! I can never get enough. This Strawberry Arugula Salad takes all of 5 minutes to prepare. Perfect for a refreshing light lunch or even as an entree.
Origins of the recipe for Easy Strawberry Arugula Salad:
A few years ago, a friend of mine, Diane, had a pot-luck supper. One of the salads served was a strawberry and spinach salad. Since I love arugula and I have it growing in my backyard, I replaced the spinach with peppery arugula. The bitterness of the arugula and the sweetness of the strawberries contrast beautifully, and throwing in some refreshing mint complete the dish.
That’s it! There really is nothing more to say, except that I hope you enjoy this Easy Strawberry Arugula Salad!
Easy Strawberry Arugula Salad
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salad:
- 2 cups arugula or spinach or field greens
- 1 cup strawberries sliced or quartered
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds, walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced strawberries and pine nuts.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.
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Ciao for now!
Maria
Angela @thechewylife says
What a delicious and refreshing recipe! This sounds so good, I will have to try it this week 🙂
Maria says
Hi Angela! Let me know what you think. Thanks for the comment…enjoy!!!
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Maria says
Welcome Maryanne! I am sorry to hear that… I will definitely investigate. Thanks so much for letting me know. Appreciate your comment 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
I love strawberry spinach salad, but I’ve never thought of making a strawberry arugula salad. Arugula is a staple in our house, so I’ll be sure to give this one a try the next time I buy fresh strawberries!
Maria says
Thanks Leanne 🙂 The flavors work really well together -hope you like it! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Elaine says
Arugula, spinach, strawberries and mint! Love those garden-fresh flavours. This beautiful salad spells “Spring!” to me, but I’m sure it’s delicious at any time of the year
Maria says
Thanks Elaine! It will be spring before we know it! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Fouzia Husainy says
It is an easy salad recipe no doubt, but it requires lot of imagination to put together all the selected ingredients which have made this into a beautiful refreshing salad. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Maria says
Thank you for your kind words Fouzia 🙂 I honestly cannot wait for the local strawberries to become available. Appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂