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Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta-this beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! From Caroline at Taste Love and Nourish

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta

May 19, 2016 By Caroline 13 Comments

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I’ve realized that many of my favorite salads have something in common. They all seem to cover so many elements in the spectrum of flavors: salty, bitter, sweet, sour and umami. I’ve read that by combining and layering those flavors within a meal, you can reduce cravings and feel more satisfied. It makes perfect sense to me. I always tend to crave sweets after eating  something bland and salty, like pretzels. Does that happen to you?

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta-this beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! From Caroline at Taste Love and Nourish

What I love is how combining varying flavors complement each other.The slight bitterness of arugula is so perfect with bites of sweet strawberries, then the creamy and salty feta and tart lemon vinaigrette kind of create a party in your mouth. Speaking of parties…this makes a wonderful salad for a gathering. Just whisk the vinaigrette together in advance and combine everything just before serving.

Take a peek at my five tips for creating the perfect salad below!

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta-this beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! From Caroline at Taste Love and Nourish

 

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta-this beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! From Caroline at Taste Love and Nourish

 

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta-this beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! From Caroline at Taste Love and Nourish

 

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta-this beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! From Caroline at Taste Love and Nourish

Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta

This beautiful salad covers the spectrum of flavors and is a perfect pot luck favorite! Vegan options.
Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • <b>Dressing</b>
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard regular Dijon works too
  • 2 teaspoons honey use pure maple to keep this vegan
  • 1 teaspoon fine kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • <b>Salad</b>
  • 10 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion sliced
  • 8 ounces feta cheese omit to keep this vegan

Instructions

  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with a fitted lid. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  • In a large roomy bowl, add the arugula and some of the dressing. Toss to coat the arugula. Add the remaining salad ingredients and more dressing. Toss gently.
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Comments

  1. Sarah

    April 26, 2018 at 12:33 am

    I tried this salad and it was absolutely amazing! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      April 30, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      That makes me so happy, Sarah! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! xo

      Reply
  2. Joanne Bruno

    June 18, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    I hate salads that are totally one-note blah, and this is the opposite of that! So many good things going on in here.

    Reply
  3. Emily

    May 27, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Such a good summary of the putting together the perfect salad! AND these are such beautiful photos. Simple and just so lovely. I just did a salad shoot and then decided to re-do the entire shoot and I’ve finally decided to give up- I just could not get it to look as good as it tasted. :( You got yours just right though! Hope you are well, my friend! Have a wonderful weekend. xo

    Reply
    • Caroline

      June 1, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      Ahhh…you are so sweet, Emily! I needed that! I actually had injured my hip while I was shooting this and had to use a wooden skewer to move the food around because I couldn’t bend down! Hahaha! And I bet your photos were perfect…we are so hard on ourselves, right? Miss chatting, my friend!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ NOURISHED. the blog

    May 26, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    This looks like the perfect summer salad. I love berries and cheese in salads – it’s just so good. Love the sounds of that dressing too!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      May 26, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you, Rebecca! I love that combination too!

      Reply
  5. Deborah @ The Harvest Kitchen

    May 25, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Lovely salad with a great combo of ingredients/flavors!! Perfect for summer!!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      May 26, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Deborah! Yes…I’ll be eating this often this summer!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    May 20, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Such a gorgeous salad Caroline! I love all the flavors you’ve combined in this one! It’s got all my cravings covered. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      May 20, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Thank you, Mary Ann! You’re the sweetest!

      Reply
  7. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    May 20, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Simply gorgeous, and I love all that you said (totally agree about the balance and contrast) and the tips! Pinned :)

    Reply
    • Caroline

      May 20, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Thanks so much, Katie! Yeah…I love to mix my flavors, too!

      Reply

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