Summer Strawberry Salad w/ Cucumber & Arugula
Calories: 550kcal
A vibrant and delectable summer salad bursting with flavors and textures - this Arugula Strawberry Salad has a delightful medley of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing that's out of this world!
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Ingredients
- 6 oz arugula, roughly chopped
- 20 strawberries, diced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly *yellow offers a pop of color and is sweeter
- 4 mini cucumbers, diced
- 1 small red onion, minced *or half a large
- 7 oz feta cheese
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped *candied pecans are a crowd favorite
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 tablespoon dijon
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- First we will whisk up our lemon poppy seed dressing. Add all dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk well. Transfer to a container/bottle and place in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
- Add your arugula, strawberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions and pecans in a bowl and toss to mix.
- Finish with the crumbled feta cheese over top and serve!
Notes
*I love adding candied pecans or walnuts if I have them on hand. They add a nice crunch and sweetness my guests always love!
*Feel free to double the recipe for a large crowd.
Make these easy homemade sourdough croutons to add on the side!
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 1109mg | Iron: 2mg