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Arugula strawberry salad.
AGT Editorial Team

Summer Strawberry Salad w/ Cucumber & Arugula

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
    Salad dressing.
  2. Add your arugula, strawberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions and pecans in a bowl and toss to mix.
    All ingredients in a bowl.
  3. 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!