Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer, featuring strawberries, feta cheese, and arugula, drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh arugula (rocket)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, sliced strawberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- If using, add the chopped walnuts to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a cooler option.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider adding a handful of blueberries or raspberries.
- To make it a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or quinoa for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Feta & Rocket Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette