In the Kitchen: Arugula and Strawberry Salad

It’s Summer time and the farmer’s markets are brimming with a bounty of produce. It’s the perfect time of year to start thinking salads again and one of our favorites is a simple arugula and strawberry salad. It looks pretty on the plate and the juxtaposition of sweet and peppery will make your taste buds very happy. Since it’s a very casual recipe, quantities are not specific, go with what looks right, you can’t go wrong.

Ingredients

Fresh arugula leaves - washed
Fresh strawberries – washed, hulled and cut into quarters or halves
Extra virgin olive oil – about ½ to 1 Tablespoon
Balsamic vinegar – about ½ to 1 Tablespoon
Pinch sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fancy Add-Ons

A little goat cheese – crumbled
Thinly sliced red onion
Organic cooked edamame or lightly roasted walnuts

Toss together in a salad bowl and enjoy!

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