This strawberry salad is the perfect example of how complex, bold, and delicious a bowl of greens can be. A peppery base of arugula is elevated with a variety of toppings including feta cheese, pistachios, pickled onions, fresh herbs, and of course, strawberries. A homemade vinegar and olive oil dressing marries the assortment of flavors for a salad that will excite your tastebuds and satisfy your hunger more than you'd expect.
How to Add Protein to a Strawberry Salad
If you shy away from salads because you don't think they're filling enough, consider adding a protein or two to this strawberry salad. Great additions include crumbled bacon, grilled chicken breast, hardboiled eggs, tofu, chickpeas, smoked or oven-baked salmon, and shrimp. Double up on the flavor by pairing two proteins, such as bacon and shrimp, eggs and chicken, or chickpeas and salmon.
Ingredients
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1 large red onion
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½ cup white balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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5 ounce baby arugula
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¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
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2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
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¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.)
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½ cup toasted pistachios
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¼ cup olive oil
Directions
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Pickle the Onion
Halve the onion lengthwise and thinly slice it into half-moons. Mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl, then add the onion, stirring to combine. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Assemble the Salad
Meanwhile, arrange the arugula, parsley, and mint on a platter or salad plates. Top with strawberries, feta, pickled onions, pistachios, and, if you like, additional parsley and mint.
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Make and Drizzle the Dressing
Stir the olive oil into the leftover pickling liquid, then drizzle it over the salad(s). Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 224 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 224 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 316mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 70.8mg | 79% |
| Calcium 138mg | 11% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 9% |
| Potassium 382mg | 8% |
| Folate, total 62.6mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.2mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.3mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
