This delightful salad showcases the sweetness of spring strawberries! With just a few ingredients, it offers a burst of flavor without much hassle. Feel free to customize it with your choice of greens, fruits, nuts, and cheese for a unique twist.

spring strawberry and arugula salad with fresh herbs and goat cheese
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Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 8 cups baby arugula
  • 12 strawberries, stemmed and quartered
  • 1 large peach or nectarine, sliced
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint and/or basil

For the dressing:

  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. To prepare the dressing, blend all ingredients in a blender or shake well in a jar with a lid.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter and layer with strawberries, peach slices, nuts, goat cheese, and herbs.
  3. Drizzle more dressing on top, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
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