Strawberry Arugula Salad
For a fresh & fun summer salad, this strawberry arugula salad is a seasonal favorite. This easy arugula salad with fresh strawberries, salty macadamia nuts, & ribbons of parmesan cheese is sweet, crunchy, nutty, peppery, & savory. Drizzle with a homemade honey balsamic dressing & there's no turning back. Gluten-free, healthy, & great for lunch or served with grilled or smoked meats for dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup salted & roasted macadamia nuts halved
- ½ cup fresh strawberries stems removed & sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese
Honey Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon honey
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the produce - berries & arugula.
- In a large salad bowl or serving platter, add the arugula. Top arugula with macadamias, strawberries, and red onion.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Or add to a mason jar, affix the lid, and shake to combine.
- Drizzle over the salad. Use a potato peeler or cheese grater to shave large ribbons of parmesan cheese over the salad. Finish with additional fresh cracked pepper.
- Enjoy immediately after dressing when it is fresh & crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 1mg
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