Summer Strawberry Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
A light and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, sliced strawberries, and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Use mixed greens if arugula is too peppery for your taste.
- Best served fresh, immediately after assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, goat cheese, arugula, summer salad, vegetarian salad
