Strawberry-Balsamic Arugula Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A tangy and vibrant salad featuring fresh strawberries, peppery arugula, and a balsamic glaze, perfect for spring festivals. This French salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs arugula, strawberries, and walnuts into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups arugula, washed
• 1.5 lbs strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss arugula, strawberries, and walnuts.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle dressing over the salad, tossing to coat. Serve immediately, ensuring each bite has a balance of sweet, tangy, and peppery notes.