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

Serves:

4 people

Cooking Level: Beginner

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

Inactive Time

Total Time

15 minutes

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:

• 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.
• 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.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

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