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Sparkling Strawberry Salad | Magnolia Days

Sparkling Strawberry Salad

Sparkling Strawberry Salad is a delightful mix of greens, couscous, fresh strawberries, almonds, feta cheese with sparkling almond dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brut sparkling wine or champagne
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto
  • 1 small garlic clove minced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the salad:

  • 1/3 cup uncooked pearl couscous Israeli
  • 3 cups baby arugula leaves
  • 1 heaping cup fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons red onion optional
  • 2 tablespoons toasted almond slices
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

For the dressing:

  1. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Dressing will separate. Whisk again as needed.
  3. Chill extra dressing in a sealed container. Bring to room temperature and shake prior to using.

For the salad:

  1. Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Stir in a teaspoon or two of the dressing to coat couscous. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Arrange arugula on two salad plates. Top with couscous, strawberries, onion (if using), almonds, and feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle dressing over salads.

Recipe Notes

Sparkling Strawberry Salad is a delightful mix of greens, couscous, fresh strawberries, almonds, feta cheese with sparkling almond dressing.