This easy salad recipe combines fresh strawberries, pecans, avocado, and red onion on a bed of arugula with a simple Balsamic dressing. A stunning Strawberry Salad that looks like it came from a restaurant but only takes 10 minutes to get on the table! Recipe created in partnership with Tastefully Simple, Inc.
STRAWBERRY SALAD
Spring is here and it’s amazing! Fresh strawberries and arugula in the market and green everywhere we turn!
This is the season of plants coming alive and the unofficial start of salad recipe season.
When it comes to easy salads, this Strawberry Salad reigns supreme. Loaded with a colorful mix of healthy ingredients and on the table in just under 10 minutes, it’s hard to beat.
STRAWBERRY SALAD INGREDIENTS
- Arugula (can sub baby spinach)
- Fresh Strawberries
- Whole Raw Pecans (can sub toasted pecans)
- Ripe Avocado
- Red Onion
- Tastefully Simple Avocado Oil
- Tastefully Simple Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
One of the tricks to making this salad is to soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare everything else. This takes the “bite” out of the onion and allows the red onion to add flavor and texture without that forward spicy bite that can dominate all of the other delicate ingredients.
Then, assemble the salad and make a simple homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. The dressing is really what brings this Strawberry Salad together. It’s very simple but it’s all about quality.
The shining star is the Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena from Tastefully Simple. This is no-joke one of the best tasting Balsamic Vinegar I’ve ever tried. It’s thick, rich and the flavor is super condensed with the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Use my discount code: MAVEN15 to try out some of Tastefully Simple’s goods (make sure you get that Aged Balsamic!!).
Let’s get to it! I can’t wait to hear what you think of this salad!
My whole family loves it and it’s quickly become a weekly thing around here. I even brought it to Easter and shared it with my husband’s family at our Easter Brunch!
MORE EASY SALAD RECIPES:
- Arugula Salad with Lemon Balsamic
- Watercress Salad with Avocado
- Poached Shrimp Salad
- Low Carb Nicoise Salad
- BLT Salad
- Salmon Chopped Salad (from Cookin Canuck)
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This easy salad recipe combines fresh strawberries, pecans, avocado, and red onion on a bed of arugula with a simple Balsamic dressing. A stunning Strawberry Salad that looks like it came from a restaurant but only takes 10 minutes to get on the table!
- 4 ounces arugula
- 1 large avocado pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
- 12 medium strawberries hulled and sliced from top to bottom
- 1/4 cup raw pecans
- 2 Tablespoons red onion soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
- 4 Tablespoons Tastefully Simple Avocado Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Tastefully Simple Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Begin by peeling the red onion and slicing into thin, bite-sized pieces. Place in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside and prepare remaining ingredients.
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Slice avocado in half from stem to bottom. Remove pit and gently peel off the skin. Place cut side down and gently slice.
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Hull strawberries, wash, gently dry, and slice from top to bottom into ⅛” slices.
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After 8 to 10 minutes, drain the red onion and pat dry.
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Combine dressing ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Close the lid and vigorously shake until well combined.
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Layer arugula in a salad bowl.
Top with sliced avocado, strawberries, pecans and drained red onion pieces.
Drizzle balsamic dressing over, serve immediately and Enjoy!
Recipe Video
- You can sub Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Avocado Oil - just make sure it is super high quality.
- Roasted Pecans or Candied Pecans also work really well - just be sure to adjust the nutritional information to accommodate for the additional ingredients. And, if using packaged, read the labels carefully!
- You can make the dressing up to four days in advance. Keep refrigerated in a glass jar with a lid.
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DISCLOSURE: This post is part of a series of posts sponsored by Tastefully Simple. Tastefully Simple has compensated me for my time to develop this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make EverydayMaven possible. All opinions are my own.
I love strawberries and balsamic for a simple dessert but I’ve never thought to include them in a salad – genius. My whole family loved this and we are making it again this weekend for a party!
Yay! So happy to hear this Jane!
I had never tried balsamic and strawberry together until this recipe! What a great combination of flavour. We all loved it!
Fantastic Shiho! Thanks for the comment!
Strawberries and balsamic are a classic pairing – what a great salad!
Thanks Liren!
Love balsamic and strawberries together and this was perfection!
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 🙂
Such a great recipe, that dressing was the best!
Thanks Tanya!!
I bought some gorgeous berries a few days ago and making your salad was at the top of my list! It was fantastic and so easy!
That’s perfect Liz!
I love strawberry salads and this one was spot on. And, you weren’t joking when you said under 10 minutes. Thanks!
So quick and easy Julie!!
This was perfect for lunch – we all loved it!
That’s the best feedback! Thanks for commenting Becky!
Wow! Just had this for lunch and it did not disappoint. What a lovely recipe!
Yay!! Perfect lunch Sheryl. So glad you loved it and thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Thanks for sharing this recipe with me before you published it! I made this for Easter and it was FANTASTIC! Even the kids ate it. Such a good combination of flavors!!
You are so welcome Christine!!! So glad you and your fam loved it!