Description
When sweet summer berries meet peppery arugula and crunchy toasted nuts, something magical happens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries or raspberries
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup candied pecans or toasted walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Wash and prep produce: Rinse arugula and berries. Pat dry thoroughly to avoid a watery salad. Slice strawberries and red onion thinly.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add arugula, sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red onion.
- Add cheese and nuts: Sprinkle goat cheese and candied pecans or toasted walnuts over the top.
- Dress and toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, or plate individually with extra cheese or nuts on top.
Notes
Dry your greens well to prevent sogginess
Slice onions very thinly or soak in cold water to mellow the flavor
Use ripe in season berries for peak sweetness and juiciness
Dont overdress you can always add more later
Toss gently to avoid crushing the berries and greens
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: Berry Arugula Salad