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Arugula Salad with Strawberries

Look for locally grown berries that are brightly colored and plump. They should have the green caps attached and be uniform in size. Avoid soft, shriveled, or moldy fruits. If the strawberries smell sweet, they will most likely taste sweet, too.
Everyday Food, May/June 2003
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pint strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bunches arugula, washed, dried, and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss strawberries with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; let sit 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon balsamic vinegar with the olive oil and salt and pepper.

  3. To the strawberries, add vinaigrette, arugula, and toasted pecan halves. Toss to combine, and serve.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (2)

  • Misstapher
    24 Apr, 2011

    Made this for Easter, everyone loved it- even the picky eater. Instead of pecans I roasted some raw almonds with a spoonful of honey. Sooo good! I also had goat cheese out on the table to add at will and it was yummy!

  • mcgovernfam
    1 Jun, 2008

    This was easy and delicious. I added a little goat cheese, which made a good thing even better.