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A plate of summer strawberry salad with spinach, sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta, and almond slices, served with a fork and a cup of dressing on the side.
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5 from 3 ratings

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette

This 30-minute summer strawberry salad with feta is topped with a sweet, tangy strawberry balsamic vinaigrette!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: salad with strawberries, strawberry salad, summer salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

  • 1 cup halved strawberries 166 g
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 120 mL
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 60 mL
  • 2 Tbsp honey 30 g
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Strawberry Salad

  • 4 cups baby spinach 115 g
  • 2 cups arugula 50 g
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 pint, 332 g
  • 1 cup sliced English cucumber 150 g
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 75 g
  • ½ cup crumbled feta 57 g
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped Italian flat leaf parsley 17 g
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds 22 g

Instructions

  • Dressing: Add all Dressing ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
    A blender pitcher filled with blended strawberry salad dressing mixture sits on a bright red tiled surface.
  • Salad: In a large bowl, toss together all the salad ingredients.
    A white bowl on a red tiled surface contains arugula, sliced cucumbers, red onions, strawberries, crumbled cheese, herbs, and sliced almonds, arranged in sections.
  • Assemble: Drizzle dressing over the salad (you may not need it all - add a bit, toss, then add more as needed).
    A plate of mixed green salad with fresh strawberries, sliced almonds, red onion, and crumbled cheese on a red tile surface, with a glass of dressing and whole strawberries nearby.

Notes

This salad does not store well after being assembled with the dressing, so store the salad and dressing separately if you plan on enjoying this recipe later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 32.7g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 16.5g | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg
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