If you've ever seen those bags of mixed greens with baby spinach and arugula and wondered what you could make with it, here's your answer!
Deliciously sweet strawberries are the perfect contrast to the "spicy" taste of arugula. I add some feta cheese and shallot for more savory flavor and walnuts for a satisfying crunch. A super simple balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together!
Why You'll Love This Salad
If you love simple salads with healthy ingredients, this is for you! This salad gets inspiration from my arugula salad with feta and tomato but also a little bit of my strawberry walnut salad.
There's something about the combination of sweet strawberries with salty feta cheese and tangy balsamic vinaigrette that just makes the taste buds sing. Give it a try and see for yourself!
Ingredients Needed
How to Make this Arugula and Baby Spinach Salad
The greens mixes I see are usually sold in a 5 ounce size, either a bag or a clamshell. I've scaled this recipe for about half that amount. Once dressed, the greens will start to wilt so I'd rather make a fresh salad in a couple days rather than deal with leftovers.
However, if you need more salad feel free to use all the greens and just double the rest of the ingredients.
Slice the strawberries and shallot. I like to make about 6 to 8 very thin shallot slices and save some of the remaining shallot to put in the dressing.
Mix the simple dressing: balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. For a little extra flavor, scrape the remaining stub of the shallot on a Microplane to get some "minced" shallot. Only about a half a teaspoon is plenty. Add a little salt and pepper and whisk it together.
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Now, assemble the salad. On top of the greens, add the feta cheese and slices of shallot and those sweet, juicy strawberries.
Don't forget the walnuts - they really provide a very satisfying crunch.
If you're making this up ahead of time, you can separately refrigerate the salad and the dressing, then add and toss just before serving.
Give the salad a quick toss to coat every leaf with the tangy balsamic dressing, and then serve.
This makes enough for 4 small or 2 larger servings of spinach and arugula salad.
Serving Suggestions
You'll want to serve this salad whenever strawberries are in season! Perfect as a side with grilled meats, or you could also make it a main dish salad by adding some grilled shrimp or chicken breast. Vegetarians will want to try tofu or edamame for that plant protein power. Delicious any way you serve it!
Top Tip
Always dress this salad right before serving to preserve the crispness of the greens. Nobody likes a soggy salad!
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Spinach and Arugula Salad with Strawberries and Feta
Ingredients
- 2-3 ounces spinach and arugula mixed greens
- ¼ cup sliced strawberries fresh
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ shallot thinly sliced (about 6-8 slices, or more per preference)
- ¼ cup walnuts pieces
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt + black pepper to taste
- Optional shallot finely mince, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and drain about half a 5-ounce package of the greens (spinach and arugula) and place in a medium serving bowl.2-3 ounces spinach and arugula
- Dehull and slice the strawberries. Make 6 to 8 very thin slices of shallot. Add to the bowl of greens.¼ cup sliced strawberries, ¼ shallot
- Evenly sprinkle the feta cheese and walnuts over the salad.¼ cup feta cheese, ¼ cup walnuts
- In a separate small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Season with a little salt and black pepper, to taste. Optionally: use a zester, Microplane, or similar on the remaining shallot to create a little bit of minced shallot. (It will be very juicy) Add this to the dressing ingredients and whisk all together.3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, Salt + black pepper, Optional shallot
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss lightly to coat, and then serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Mari
Wow, who knew that strawberries would taste so great with feta?? This salad is so simple but has such a great combination of flavors. I need more strawberries so I can make it again!
Sula
Thank you for trying my salad, and thank you for the kind review!