Arugula & Strawberry Salad

From EatingWell: April/May 2005, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

A rich source of iron and vitamins A and C, arugula is nonetheless in desperate need of balancing—here, with aged balsamic vinegar, walnuts and strawberries, another one of springtime's jewels.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Delicious! Although I love arugula, I used a combination of baby spinach and arugula to appeal to more people, and the salad was gone in a flash. I also used regular balsamic vinegar that I reduced per the tip. Loved it. "

4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups baby arugula, or torn arugula leaves
2 cups sliced strawberries, (about 10 ounces)
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved and crumbled into small pieces (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a salad bowl; let cool for 5 minutes.
Add arugula, strawberries, Parmesan, pepper and salt. Sprinkle vinegar and oil over the salad; toss gently and serve at once.

Tips & Notes

Ingredient Note: Aged balsamic vinegar (12 years or older) is a treat, but not an economical one. If you don't want to spring for a $40 bottle, use regular balsamic. Alternatively, bring 1/2 cup regular balsamic vinegar to a boil over high heat in a small skillet. Cook until the vinegar begins to thicken and become syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 204 calories; 16 g fat ( 3 g sat , 5 g mono ); 7 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 3 g fiber; 251 mg sodium; 262 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Calcium (20% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat

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