Strawberry Arugula Salad w/ Strawberry Salad Dressing

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing on a white plate

5 from 6 votes

Bursting with nourishing springtime ingredients, this Strawberry Arugula Salad with Chicken, Goat Cheese, Almonds, and Creamy Strawberry Salad Dressing is super easy to make, and will satisfy all your salad cravings.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Entree, Salad

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, Mediterranean, MIND Diet, Paleo Option, Vegetarian Option

Keyword: arugula salad, arugula salad dressing

Diet: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Low FODMAP Option, MIND Diet

Servings: servings

Calories: 555kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

Creamy Strawberry Lemon Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
5 whole strawberries stems/tops removed
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
ground black pepper to taste

Strawberry Arugula Salad

6 cups baby arugula or other salad greens
2 cups whole fresh strawberries stems/tops removed and sliced
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 cup micro greens optional, to garnish
2 ounces fresh goat cheese optional, crumbled
8 ounces cooked chicken breast optional, sliced

Instructions

Prepare the salad dressing by combining the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, strawberries, salt and pepper in a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Set aside, or store in refrigerator until ready to use.
To assembles the salads, place 3 cups each of arugula or other salad greens on two plates.
Top with sliced strawberries and slivered almonds.
Drizzle salad dressing on top.
Add optional ingredients as desired: Micro greens, goat cheese, chicken.

Notes

Easy Ingredient Swaps/Options:

Low FODMAP: 5 medium strawberries (65 grams) is considered low FODMAP per Monash, so adjust the recipe accordingly. If you have been consuming strawberries without any digestive discomfort, you may be fine with the recommended amount.
Vegan: Omit chicken and goat cheese. Add cooked quinoa, beans, or tofu for extra protein if desired.
Vegetarian: Omit chicken. Add cooked quinoa, beans, or tofu for extra protein if desired.
Paleo: Omit goat cheese.
Other options: Not a fan of strawberries? Try blueberries or raspberries instead! Not a fan of goat cheese? How about feta or grated Parmesan? Not an arugula fancier? How about spinach, kale, romaine, or watercress instead? Oh, and about those almonds...chopped walnuts, pine nuts, or sunflower seeds would be mighty tasty too!

Serving Suggestion:

This Strawberry Arugula Salad is a complete meal, but it's also delicious with my Best Ever Brazilian Cheese Rolls

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