Arugula Salad with Strawberries

We’ve got tons of arugula growing in our garden this summer, so we’ve been eating a lot of salads. Here’s a unique salad that contrasts sweet strawberries with peppery arugula.

Ted Scheffler

July 7, 2023

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp Sherry or Prosecco vinegar
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
2 cups arugula leaves
1 pint fresh strawberries, split lengthwise
poppy seeds

Method

In a large serving bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar and sugar.
Whisk in the olive oil, canola oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste for seasoning.
Toss the arugula leaves in the dressing.
Add the strawberries and mix gently.
Sprinkle the salad with poppy seeds and serve immediately.

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.