In summer, I love the combination of strawberries and tomatoes together - I even have a jam recipe using both! This light salad is a great way to showcase both of them, with a creamy mascarpone dressing, fresh herbs, cucumber and arugula.

Strawberry and Cherry Tomato Salad
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Strawberry and Cherry Tomato Salad

Category

Salad

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

    For The Salad:

  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup hulled and quartered strawberries
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced and rinsed under cold water)
  • For The Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar (white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. For the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the arugula, tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, basil, mint, salt and onion. Toss gently to combine. Pile the salad onto a platter.
  2. For the dressing: Using the same bowl, combine the mascarpone, vinegar, Dijon, salt and 2 teaspoons water. Whisk well until smooth. Spoon the creamy dressing over the salad and serve.
gluten free
nut free
vegetarian