Pretty Strawberry Arugula Salad Recipe (Craveable Dressing!)
This Strawberry Arugula Salad Recipe is the only way I want to eat my greens! Baby arugula gets a major upgrade with creamy avocado, juicy strawberries, and maple-coated nuts. Then we hit it with a surprisingly delicious zesty lime-jalapeño dressing that brings a little kick and a whole lotta flavor. So good!
Servings: 6 -8 people
Calories: 582kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 10 ounces baby arugula
- 1 lb fresh strawberries thinly sliced
- 2 avocados thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese
Maple Nuts
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios see note below for substitutions
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dressing
- 1 small jalapeno remove the seeds of the jalapeno if you want less spice
- ⅔ cup light olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Nuts
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pistachios, maple syrup, oil, and salt and stir. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until they begin to smell fragrant about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set a timer for 1 minute. Stir pistachios again. Do this a total of 5 times. The pan might still be warm but it shouldn't be hot. Allow nuts to cool in the pan until room temperature.
- Once cool, break up with your hands.
Dressing
- Cut the jalapeno into 4-5 large pieces. Place all ingredients in a blender or small food processor and pulse until everything is combined. Taste. Add more salt or honey if desired. Set aside.
Salad
- Layer salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. Pour on desired amount of dressing and toss thoroughly.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Don't skip toasting the nuts! It really adds tremendous flavor and an extra little crunch to the salad.
- Cut the avocado just before serving to maintain it's vibrant color.
- The dressing and nuts can be made ahead if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1365IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg
