Arugula, Strawberry and Ricotta Salata Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Serves 4

 

Dressing:

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

 

Directions for dressing:

Take a clean jar with lid, place all dressing ingredients into jar and shake well. Put to side.

 

 

Salad:

• 6 cups arugula
• 4 ounces ricotta salata, grated using large hole
• 4 ounces sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

 

Directions for toasted almonds :

Use a small dry fry pan heat and add the almonds stirring until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.

 

Directions to assemble salad:

To a bowl add the arugula and then half of the following ingredients: ricotta, strawberries and almonds. Shake jar with dressing and add to bowl. Combine gently and divide between four plates. Top with remaining ricotta, strawberries and almonds on top of each plate.