Craving something light, colorful, and surprising? This summer salad with strawberries, arugula, and feta brings together sweet, salty, and fresh flavors in a perfectly balanced dish. Juicy strawberries and crisp apple add a fruity note, while creamy avocado and salty feta offer delicious depth. Roasted seeds add extra crunch, and a hint of lemon in the dressing brings the freshness it needs. Ideal as a lunch or light starter on a warm day!

How to prepare a summer salad with strawberries?

On warm days, no one wants to sweat endlessly over a hot stove. This summer strawberry salad comes together in no time, is light and crisp, and offers a natural hydration boost to help keep your fluid levels balanced.

We start with the arugula. Rinse it, let it drain well, and then chop it finely.

Next, we cut the apple into four wedges, peel them, and remove the core. Then we dice the apple into small, fine cubes.

Since these apple pieces oxidize quickly and turn brown, we immediately mix them with the arugula and drizzle them with the juice of half a lemon.

Now it's time for the avocado. Slice it lengthwise so you have two halves. One half will still contain the pit, which we remove. Then we peel it. Finally, we cut the avocado into small cubes and mix them into the salad as well.

Time to add protein and salt to this summer salad. We do this by cutting the feta into small cubes and mixing it in. Just like the avocado, it adds a creamy component.

Next comes the crunchy element. This can be roasted pumpkin seeds, or if you prefer, roasted sunflower seeds or pine nuts (a bit pricier).

Lastly, we finish the salad with fruity sweetness: strawberries, which also add a beautiful red color. Slice the strawberries in half lengthwise and remove the bitter green tops.

Arrange the salad in deep bowls and top with the halved strawberries. If you like, serve with a piece of baguette on the side. But on truly hot days, this is the perfect lunch - light, refreshing, and packed with everything you need to beat the heat.

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Sunny red, juicy, and delightfully sweet - the strawberry is the ultimate symbol of summer. Its fresh, fruity aromas captivate from the very first bite, making it beloved in both simple and sophisticated dishes. Whether it stars in a dessert, brightens up a salad, or is enjoyed on its own-the strawberry remains a source of pure pleasure. And for those seeking the very best? Head to Hoogstraten in Belgium, where craftsmanship and a passion for cultivation come together in the strawberry par excellence.

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