Strawberry Arugula Salad with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette

By bridgetinma

Sweet lime vinaigrette adds acidity and brightness to this salad of spicy arugula and sweet strawberries.

Ingredients

• 8 strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 10 cups baby arugula
• 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, crumbled with the tip of a knife (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Toss the strawberry slices, arugula and parmesan crumbles in a large bowl.

Preparation

Step 1

Vigorously whisk together the mustard, sugar, lime juice and orange juice in a medium bowl, whisking between additions to dissolve all the ingredients. Add the olive oil in a thin stream while whisking with the other hand.

(This is a perfect time to ask for an extra hand, or place the bowl in the center of a dish towel curled into a circle around the base to stabilize it.)

Taste and season with a pinch of salt, if needed, and a grind or two of pepper. Toss the salad with some of the dressing and serve the rest on the side.