Description
Every summer I create at least one special new salad for outdoor gatherings. Though, I admit it is just for me a lot of the time. Whether just for you or for many, this grilled golden kiwi, strawberry and arugula salad is kind of luxurious and full of flavor excitement. A definite repeater!
Ingredients
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- 3 extra-large strawberries, halved
- 2 gold or green kiwis with peel, scrubbed, root end trimmed, cut crosswise into 6 or 7 slices each
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 ounces baby arugula (3 1/2 cups packed)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed small mint leaves
- 1/3 cup Kiwi Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped walnuts, or toasted pine nuts
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 ounces goat-style plant-based cheese, other soft treenut cheese, or cubed avocado
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and preheat an outdoor grill, indoor grill, or grill-pan. Brush the kiwis and strawberries with the olive oil and grill over direct medium-high heat until rich grill marks form, about 4½ to 5 minutes total. (Note: The fruit will become mushy if over-grilled.)
- In a salad bowl or rimmed platter, toss together the arugula, mint, vinaigrette, and half of the grilled fruit (warm from the grill or at room temperature).
- Top with remaining grilled fruit, nuts, salt, “cheese,” and pepper, and serve.
Notes
Multiply this recipe by 2, 3 or 4—to serve 6, 9, or 12 people, respectively!
- Prep Time: 17
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fusion, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11g includes 0g added sugars
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg