Recipe by Chef Jacquie

Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • Juice of 1 large lemon (2-3 ounces)
  • 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
  • 2-3 ounces of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons of honey

To make Vinaigrette

Add all ingredients in a sealed jar or container and shake vigorously until well blended.

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 small package of Arugula
  • 1 (8 ounce) pack of strawberries, rinsed, stemmed and sliced
  • 12 mint leaves, cut into chiffonade strips
  • 1 small package of soft goat cheese, crumbled

To make salad

In a large bowl add salad, strawberries and mint.  Pour half the vinaigrette in and toss salad to coat completely, if needed add more vinaigrette.

Place a large mound of salad in the center of a chilled salad plate. Top with goat cheese and a little drizzle of vinaigrette.

Serves: 4


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