Quick, easy, and totally delicious, this Baby Arugula Salad is loaded with fresh berries, crunchy pecans, creamy feta, and an irresistible homemade dressing. Recipe yields 2 bowls of salad or 4 smaller side salad servings.
Thinly slice a small shallot or use just a portion of a larger shallot. Feel free to adjust the amount used to taste.
TOAST THE PECANS
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until they darken a shade or two and smell nutty, 4-6 minutes. Check at the 4-minute mark and keep an eye on them. Set aside to cool.
MAKE THE DRESSING
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together salad ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
Add sliced shallot to the dressing and mix well.
SALAD TIME!
Once pecans have cooled, add to the salad bowl along with arugula, feta, and fresh berries.
Gently toss to coat and add any additional salt, pepper, or extras to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
For the fruit in this mixed berry salad, feel free to use fresh apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or even a combination of mixed berries.Nutrition Facts below are estimated for a bowl of salad with dressing (using the 2 serving option) via an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!