This Strawberry Salad with basil, arugula and black rice is delicious and easy to make. It is tossed in a simple balsamic dressing and sprinkled with crumbled Goat cheese. A beautiful addition to your outdoor gathering.
This simple Strawberry Salad highlights fresh seasonal strawberries. Together with peppery arugula, fresh basil, nutty Black Rice and optional crumbled goat cheese, it’s tossed with a balsamic-maple dressing.
Somehow the flavors work lovingly together and the black rice gives the salad a little “heft”, as well as some added nutrients. But know, that the black rice can easily be substituted with wild rice, farro, or quinoa if you prefer.
This colorful, dramatic salad is perfect served at outdoor spring gatherings, or special lunch or brunch like Mother’s Day, or even bridal shower.
Feel free to make the Strawberry Salad ahead and dress it right before serving.
It also packs well for lunches, just be sure to separate out the arugula. When packing it up, make a bed of arugula on the bottom, placing the strawberry rice part over top, so the arugula doesn’t get overly wilty. You could also pack this in mason jars for a beautifully dramatic effect.
Enjoy the Strawberry Salad and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Happy Weekend,
xoxo
More strawberry recipes you may like:
- Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
- Strawberry Tabouli Salad!
- Grilled Pork Loin with Strawberries & Balsamic Glaze
- Strawberry Turnovers!
- Strawberry Breakfast Cake
- Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (vegan & gluten-free)
Strawberry Arugula salad with basil, black rice and goat cheese
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 8
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Northwest
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Basil and Black Rice… with Goat cheese and a simple Balsamic Maple dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked black rice (or sub wild rice, quinoa, farro)
- 1 pound strawberries, stemmed and quartered
- 4 scallions- sliced
- 1/4 cup basil ribbons
- 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 3 ounces arugula ( two big handfuls)
- optional: 1/4- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, 1/4 cup toasted nuts (slivered almonds, pecans, or maple pecans)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, more to taste.
Instructions
- Place black rice, strawberries, scallions, Italian parsley in a bowl.
- Pour dressing ingredients over top and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and taste, adjusting if necessary.
- Right before serving toss in the arugula and top with optional nuts and crumbled goat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7.1 g
- Sodium: 25.9 mg
- Fat: 8.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 1.6 mg
Hi, Sylvia! I typically have to adjust the recipes slightly as we eat low-carb. Would omitting the black rice from this dish ruin it? BTW…you’re my go-to for all my recipes – I simply love how you cook and the ingredients you use. So thank you! :0)
Thanks Nicole! The rice does add an earthy nutty flavor balance, but you could sure give it a try!
I’ll definitely give it a try – thanks so much! Xoxo
Made this for the first time last night. It is ridiculously tasty!! My husband and I both loved it. It’s yet another amazing recipe from you. Thanks, and keep them coming!!
Glad you enjoyed this one Sharon!
This is a go-to summer salad. The black rice lends it a hearty, nutty flavor that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the strawberries and dressing. Delish!
So happy you are enjoying this one!
This strawberry salad is on repeat every spring. So delicious!
I liked your recipe a lot.
Love this salad! Made it exactly as written.
Gee thanks…now my mouth is watering for this, I have none of the ingredients in my current stash and we’re having a tremendous thunderstorm, making a trip to the grocery store ill-advised! Oh well, when the sun comes out, so will this delectable salad!
Be careful out there!
Love a little fruit in a summer salad! This looks like perfect bite after perfect bite!
Ahh thanks Mary, I do too especially when it comes to strawberries!
Omg this looks so delicious! can’t wait to try it out.