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Perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner. Delicious, fresh and fun too with a sweet, spicy vinaigrette - a double strawberry punch; strawberry jam and fresh strawberries diced into tiny bits, producing sweet heavenliness clinging to each bite. With succulent juicy blueberries just arriving at the market, you'll be wanting to try this out ASAP!
You'll love it, served on its own, for a light, lovely lunch or as a wonderful side salad complementing any type of meat, poultry or seafood. I served it over the weekend with my Strawberry Balsamic Pizza and it was a delightful hit. I have a feeling that if you try it, this just might be the "go-to" salad at your home all summer long! Bon Appétit!
P.S. Did you notice the sunflower seeds? They're sweet, salty and roasted till golden - simply delish, but I do have to warn you about them! When you leave them out to cool, anyone walking by will be sure to sneak one or two, then it's a handful and then another and then well, let's just say you may be eating your salad sans sunflower seeds if you're not watchful! 🙂
Arugula & Blueberry Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Honeyed Sunflower Seeds & Strawberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients for the vinaigrette:
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves (I use this simple, delicious, fresh Strawberry Freezer Jam)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup canola oil
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon sea salt
Ingredients for the salad:
6-8 cups arugula
¾ cup blueberries
1-2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Directions for the vinaigrette:
1. Combine minced garlic, mustard and strawberry jam and Sriracha in a small bowl or glass jar and stir to combine. Slowly add oils in a steady stream while whisking continuously. Add a generous pinch of sea salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in chopped strawberries*.
Directions for the honeyed sunflower seeds:
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place butter and olive oil in a small cake pan and place in the oven for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Add honey and sunflower seeds and stir to coat. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven, sprinkle with sea salt and turn out onto parchment paper or foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container. This recipe will make more than is needed for the salads but, these are also great for snacking!
Directions for the salads:
Arrange arugula on 4 serving plates. Scatter with blueberries and goat cheese. Drizzle with dressing and add a sprinkle of sunflower seeds. Serve immediately. Expect rave reviews!
4 side salad servings
Note:
* ~ If you won't be serving the salad right away, wait to add the fresh strawberries. Just before serving, add fresh berries and use dressing within 1-2 days.
Aimee Christian says
As usual Chris, it looks amazing. I love the way you eat so fresh and seasonal. I also agree with the other commenters, the photos your talented husband takes are beautiful. I think you two could sell a calendar with a seasonal recipe on each month!
Dining Alone says
I could look at that picture of the salad all day, it just looks so pretty and delicious.
Valerie says
I looove this salad! And the pizza you posted earlier looks awesome, you have such nice recipes!!
Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says
Of all the gorgeous items I see on your blog, I think it's your salads I love the most... and believe me, with a repertoire like yours, that's not an easy choice! Simply beautiful.
Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says
Of all the gorgeous items I see on your blog, I think it's your salads I love the most... and believe me, with a repertoire like yours, that's not an easy choice! Simply beautiful.
The Café Sucré Farine says
It is strawberry jam, thanks.
love to cook! says
In the recipe do we use raspberry or strawberry jam?
GLENDA CHILDERS says
I am pleased to know of this honeyed sunflower seed. One of my daughter is allergic to nuts, but can have seeds. And both of my daughters are allergic to sugar ... so I have given up on the sugared nuts. This will be perfect. Thanks, Chris.
Marina@Picnic at Marina says
It is de-li-ci-ous!!! And beautiful too!
Lizzy says
I have a secret stash of sunflower seeds for snacking...so when I saw that your salad had honeyed ones, I even loved it more!!! Beautiful and yummy...another must try salad from your blog~
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
What a fantastic salad! I would have never thought to add blueberries and sunflower seeds. Love your creative combination of ingredients!
JMCD says
i look forward each day to your posts to see what i want to try next! thank you.
Chatty Crone says
My DIL would love this! Sandie
sophiesfoodiefiles says
A divine & tasty healthy salad that sings to me & my mouth! 🙂
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,...!
The Mom Chef says
Yup, I could see those sunflower seeds disappearing quickly. I might even be caught tipping the entire pan into my mouth.
The salad looks amazing. I love the combination of flavors you've put with it, Chris. Well done!
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
You could have stopped at "perfect" and I would have believed you! It looks so delicious. I know it was 🙂
Susan says
Isn't that beautiful. I can almost taste the crunchy addition.
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
That's a very pretty salad! Bet it tastes great:@)
Kim says
Chris, your salads are awesome. With these berries, these looks fantastic!!!!! I like how you play with all these ingredients! Plus, I love the sunflower seed... I would definitly eating lots of these while these are cooling:)
Jen @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
What a beautiful salad and the dressing sounds amazing! I would love to have this for lunch!!
Lenia says
Another lovely salad!I like the idea of honeyed sunflower seeds!Blessings,dear Chris!
bellini says
I think the whole salad would be irresistible including the sunflower seeds.
Hovkonditorn says
Yes, absolutely perfect!!
Ginny says
Two for the price of one today, it all looks so pretty!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Gorgeous salad. And that vinaigrette looks to die for! It has such unique ingredients, which makes me so excited to give it a try!