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Strawberry Arugula Salad: So Refreshing!

July 13, 2019 , Updated September 17, 2019 Maria 8 Comments

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Strawberries, arugula and pine nuts drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.

This Strawberry Arugula Salad allows you with the flexibility of replacing all the ingredients, except the strawberries & the secret ingredient, of course!

A summer salad with arugula and strawberries in a white oval dish.
Strawberry Arugula Salad

This summer strawberry salad takes all of 10 minutes to prepare. It’s perfect for a refreshing light lunch or equally appropriate for an entree.

I call this a recipe, but seriously, you can easily eyeball all of the ingredients.

Naturally sweet, and the aroma of the strawberries is just intoxicating!

Ingredients to make Strawberry Arugula Salad:

As usual, the printable recipe card, found at the bottom of the page, has the specific amounts for each ingredient.

  • Arugula. Peppery and fresh tasting.
  • Strawberries. Locally grown if possible.
  • Pine nuts. Toasted. Can easily be replaced almond slivers, walnuts or even pecans.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette. The addition of the secret ingredient, mint, makes all the difference in this dressing.

HOW TO MAKE Strawberry Arugula Salad:

There are two parts to this recipe, the salad and the vinaigrette.

Let’s begin by toasting the pine nuts since they need to be at room temperature before they can be added to the rest of the salad.

Simply place the pine nuts (1 tablespoon) in a non stick pan over medium high heat. Shake the pan a few times and withing 5 minutes, your pine nuts should be nice and toasty. It really does not take very long. Transfer to a bowl in order for them to cool off quickly.

 

Arugula in a white oval plate.

Next, rinse and spin dry the arugula (2 cups). Arrange in a large shallow plate. Set it aside while we prepare the strawberries.

Strawberries in a white colander about to be rinsed.

You will need about 1 cup of strawberries. Rinse properly and remove the stem. Slice or quarter and place over the arugula.

Sprinkle the pine nuts over the top of the salad.

Ingredients to make the balsamic vinaigrette in small bowls.

The only thing left to assemble is the balsamic vinaigrette. In a bowl whisk together extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons), balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons), honey (1 teaspoon), Dijon mustard (ΒΌ teaspoon), minced fresh mint (1 teaspoon), garlic powder (ΒΌ teaspoon) and of course salt and pepper to taste.

Alternately, combine the ingredients in a mason jar and shake vigorously. 

A large white platter of strawberry arugula salad.

When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently together. 

Strawberry Arugula Salad Tips and Tricks:

  • A salad spinner is great in removing all the moisture from the arugula.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving it.

Can I replace the arugula? Yes, feel free to substitute with spinach or just field greens.

Arugula Salad Recipes we Love:

  • Arugula Cherry Tomato Salad
  • Simple Arugula Salad
  • Pear Arugula Salad

 

A white oval platter filled with a colorful arugula salad.

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.

As soon as Quebec strawberries hit the markets, this becomes my go-to salad.

It’s as simple as that.

There really is nothing more to say, except that I hope you enjoy this easy strawberry salad recipe as much as I do!

THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

Ciao for now,

Maria

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… If you make this arugula and strawberry salad, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

A refreshing salad made with arugula, strawberries and pine nuts.

Strawberry Arugula Salad

Easy Strawberry Arugula Salad allows you with the flexibility of replacing all the ingredients, except the strawberries & the secret ingredient, of course!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Canadian Italian
Keyword: arugula strawberry salad, easy strawberry salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ΒΌ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salad:

  • 2 cups arugula rinsed and spun dry
  • 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.
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Notes

A step by step photo tutorial can be found in the text. Simply scroll up to find it.
  • A salad spinner is great in removing all the moisture from the arugula.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving it.
Can I replace the arugula?Β Yes, feel free to substitute with spinach or just field greens.
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.Β 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 45.3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was originally published on July 5, 2015 and republished on July 13, 2019 with updated content and photos. Thanks for sharing!

A close up photo of strawberries and arugula.

 

Salads arugula, strawberry, summer, vegetarian

About Maria

Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

Comments

  1. Fouzia Husainy says

    February 9, 2018 at 22:08

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Maria says

      February 10, 2018 at 16:50

      Thank you for your kind words Fouzia πŸ™‚ I honestly cannot wait for the local strawberries to become available. Appreciate you taking the time to comment πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Elaine says

    February 9, 2018 at 11:47

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Maria says

      February 16, 2018 at 09:19

      Thanks Elaine! It will be spring before we know it! Thanks for stopping by πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    February 9, 2018 at 11:32

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      February 16, 2018 at 09:21

      Thanks Leanne πŸ™‚ The flavors work really well together -hope you like it! Thanks so much for stopping by πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Maryanne says

    July 1, 2017 at 08:26

    Hello,
    I’m a new subscriber and love your recipes! I cannot pin then using Pinterest on my Android. The screen shows all white, on one recipe, all black. I hope this is something you can look into. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      July 1, 2017 at 08:32

      Welcome Maryanne! I am sorry to hear that… I will definitely investigate. Thanks so much for letting me know. Appreciate your comment πŸ™‚

      Reply

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