Arugula Salad with California Prunes and Strawberries - Taste USA

Arugula Salad with California Prunes and Strawberries

  • Duration
  • Serving 4 Serves

Courtesy of California Prunes  www.californiadriedplums.org 

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 package (142 g/5 oz) fresh arugula or mixed greens 
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced fresh strawberries 
  • 10 to 12 California Prunes, quartered 
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted 

Vinaigrette

  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced 
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon-style mustard 
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar 
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) dried basil or tarragon 
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) rice or white wine vinegar 
  • ½ cup (125 mL) olive or sunflower oil 
  • Salt and pepper 

Directions

  • 1

    In a medium bowl, combine salad ingredients. Set aside.

  • 2

    In a small bowl, combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients, except the oil. Whisk oil into the vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • 3

    Drizzle salad with vinaigrette, toss to coat and serve.

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