Our Strawberry Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is so simple to make and is one of our favorite things to put next to a big hearty steak or another meaty main dish. You're going to want a bottle of this dressing in your fridge, always!
Strawberry Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
The dressing for this salad complements all the ingredients, rather than overpowering them. It's got some acidity from red wine vinegar as well as sweet notes from the honey, so it really is perfect along with a bite of sweet, ripe, strawberry, and peppery arugula. It's a salad that screams summer.
We like to pack it up in jars for lunch, and to have it on hand for unexpected guests too!
It is also great served alongside your favorite grilled meat or barbecue chicken dish.
If you're planning ahead, the salad will keep well for two days – just make sure you store the dressing separately from the greens. Salad greens don't keep if they are already dressed.
Our homemade dressing is not only fantastic on this salad, but it also makes a great marinade for chicken.
Try this with our Blackstone Tomahawk Ribeye!
Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Salad Greens
- Sliced Strawberries
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Honey
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
This is perfect next to our Grilled Rack of Pork!
How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Add to bowl – Toss the lettuce into a salad bowl. Add the other salad ingredients (minus the strawberries).
- Whisk dressing – Add all the dressing ingredients to a small dish and whisk vigorously.
- Dress – Pour the mixed dressing on the top of the arugula and toss it until all the lettuce has a thin coat of dressing on it. Toss in the sliced strawberries.
- Enjoy – Salad is ready to serve.
How about some Cheddar Bay Biscuits!
Recipe FAQ
The base for any salad is going to be your salad mix or lettuce of choice. There aren't a ton of ingredients in this salad, so the lettuce itself really has a chance to come through. We love arugula, but really any baby lettuce will work well.
Fresh berries are essential here, so please save the frozen variety for your next strawberry milkshake. You're going to want bright red berries that are sweet-smelling and red all the way to the greens.
Have some Greek Freak Vinaigrette!
What Can You Serve With Salad?
I like to pair this salad with something meaty and/or something creamy. A big hearty ribeye or any of the steaks below would be great with a tangy, vinegar-based dressing.
This type of dressing is also perfect for serving alongside a creamy pasta dish like our homemade alfredo, one-pot creamy pasta, and our garlic breadsticks.
Feeling more like soup? Try our Smoked Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup or this Chili's Baked Potato Soup recipe!
Want something a little different? Try this Maple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing recipe!
Steaks
Nothing is like a REALLY great steak at a cookout. Here are a few of our all-time favorite steaks!
Wagyu Manhattan Filet
The ultimate steak for the beef fanatic in your life. This American Wagyu filet is hands down the BEST steak I've ever had.
Reverse-Seared T-Bone
The t-bone is the best of several steak worlds, in my book, and the reverse sear is the perfect way to cook them!
Grilled New York Strip Steak
New York Strips are an affordable and delicious option for a delicious steak dinner! Cook it on whatever kind of grill you've got.
Get all of my Steak Recipes here!
Strawberry Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This fresh, bright vinaigrette features red wine vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Tossed with baby arugula and strawberries, and served fresh!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 cup sliced strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove your arugula from the package and place into a medium size mixing bowl.
- Mix all the rest of your wet and dry thoroughly in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the mixed dressing on the top of the arugula and toss it until all the lettuce has a thin coat of dressing on it. Toss in the sliced strawberries.
- Salad is ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 184mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.