Description
A refreshing salad that combines the peppery flavor of arugula with sweet berries and a tangy honey balsamic dressing, perfect for summer.
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
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese with a dairy-free option for a vegan salad.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time, but dress it just before serving to keep the arugula crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Berry Arugula Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad, Easy Salad Recipe