Thursday, August 16, 2007


Arugula Salad with Berry Dressing
from Better Homes and Gardens magazine, August 2007

Prep: 25 minutes

1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 tsp. honey
Dash of salt
2 Tbsp. chopped pistachio nuts
1 4-oz. log goat cheese (chevre)
4 cups arugula leaves
3/4 cup blackberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
1/4 cup thin strips of shaved jicama*, optional

1. For berry dressing, in blender container combine 3/4 cup strawberries, vinegar, oil, honey, and salt. Cover; blend until smooth. Set aside. Spread pistachio nuts on piece of waxed paper. Roll goat cheese in pistachio nuts until well coated. Slice goat cheese crosswise into 8 slices.
2. Place arugula and remaining strawberries in serving dish. Top with blackberries, cheese slices, and jicama. Drizzle with berry dressing. Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts per serving:
Calories 166
Total Fat (g) 12
Saturated Fat (g) 5
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 4
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 2
Cholesterol (mg) 13
Sodium (mg) 147
Carbohydrate (g) 10
Total Sugar (g) 6
Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 7
Vitamin C (DV%) 50
Calcium (DV%) 9
Iron (DV%) 7
*Percent Daily Values are base on a 2,000 calorie diet

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