by This is the best quick and easy Arugula Strawberry Salad that’s dairy-free and uses my homemade Poppyseed Dressing! It comes together in less than 15 minutes and is perfect for lunch, dinner or to bring to your next potluck!
Friends, if you want that’s crisp, colorful and full of flavor… You need to try this Arugula Strawberry Salad.
Seriously, one bite into this bright, juicy salad that’s bursting with berry goodness and I was hooked.
And look, I’m no stranger to absolutely delicious salad recipes, but there’s something about the sweetness from the strawberries and homemade poppyseed dressing, the pepperiness of the arugula, the crunch of the almonds and the creaminess of the 5-Minute Almond Ricotta that has me absolutely hooked
The best part? It only takes 15 minutes to throw together meaning it’s perfect for those days when you want some veggies (which you know I love as a Registered Dietitian!), but don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen. Or if you want to be the most popular person at the potluck… It’s great for that too!
Wait, So No Dairy?!
Yup, you heard me right! This Strawberry Arugula Salad is totally dairy-free, thanks to my egg- and dairy-free Poppyseed Dressing AND my creamy 5-Minute Vegan Almond Ricotta as the cheese swap.
While I highly recommend adding the almond ricotta (because it seriously elevates this salad with a salty, tangy creaminess), I’ve tested it without, and it’s still absolutely delicious.
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If you’ve got extra berries hanging around after making this, you have to try my Best Ever Strawberry Smoothie. It’s sweet, refreshing, and makes the perfect breakfast or snack.
From Side Dish to Star of the Plate
While this strawberry salad is a total standout on its own, it also makes an amazing full meal with a few simple additions. I’ve tested it with my Actually Tasty and Healthy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets (they take about 20 minutes!), and WOW.
They add protein, crunch, and even more deliciousness. Highly recommend.
Sweet, Peppery, Perfect: Meet Your New Favorite Salad
15-Minute Arugula Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing (Dairy-Free!)
Ingredients
- 4 handfuls arugula
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 batch of The Best Poppy Seed Dressing (Easy & Dairy-Free!)
- 1/4 batch 5-Minute Homemade Vegan Ricotta with Almonds
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, slices
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make a half batch of The Best Poppy Seed Dressing, set aside.
- Make a half batch of the 5-Minute Homemade Vegan Ricotta with Almonds and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced strawberries, chopped almonds, red onion, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Using a large spoon, scoop dollops of the vegan ricotta into the salad as well.
- Drizzle the Poppy Seed Dressing over the top of the salad, you may not need to use all of it. Toss well and serve!
