Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

closeup of a fork full of arugula salad recipe

Make this Arugula Salad Recipe for a twist on the same old salad with dinner. Bright lemon, peppery greens, sweet berries, and tangy feta.

Author: Donna Elick

Servings:

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Ingredients

Salad

5 ounces baby arugula about 5 cups
6 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 1 cup)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 medium avocado, diced

Lemon Vinaigrette

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 very small garlic clove, minced (about ¼ teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

MAKE DRESSING: Add 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 very small garlic clove, minced , 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper to a mason jar. Seal tightly and shake for 20 seconds until well combined.
PREP SALAD: In a large bowl add5 ounces baby arugula, 6 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced, 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced , 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled , and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts.
TOSS SALAD: Pour about ¾ of the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
ADD AVOCADO: Top the salad with 1 medium avocado, diced and gently fold it in.
SERVE: Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Notes

Make-Ahead: The dressing can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Toast pine nuts ahead of time if needed.

Storage: Store undressed salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Once dressed, the salad is best served immediately.

Reheating: Not applicable. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Freezing: Freezing is not recommended.

Ingredient Tip: Add the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning. A quick toss with a little lemon juice can help maintain color.

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