Quick Arugula And Berry Spring Salad Side Dish Recipe
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A delicious side dish for grilling, barbeques, and picnics! This arugula and berry salad recipe serves 4 to 6 people and could be easily scaled up for larger gatherings. Make it vegan by swapping out the dairy items, or you could make it a full meal for lunch or dinner by grilling salmon to go on top. Spicy arugula, sweet and tart berries, creamy feta, and the crunch of pecans makes this an absolutely delightful spring salad. A quick to make and berry exciting spring meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 large apple, chopped
- ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp. local honey
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Wash all produce.
In a large bowl, combine arugula, berries, apple, and pecans. Gently toss to combine. Be careful not to bruise the berries.
In a medium size bowl, whisk together the juice of the lemon, the local honey, basil, salt, and pepper. Once all of that is combined, pour slowly and whisk in the olive oil. This is your salad dressing.
When you are ready to serve, add in the feta cheese and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss and serve.