Ingredients:

• 150 g arugula (4-5 handfuls)
• 2 cups chopped strawberries
• 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced root to stem
• ½ large cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 100g soft goat cheese, crumbled
• Small handful fresh basil (chopped, optional)
• 1 cup pecans (raw or toasted, optional)
• DRESSING:
• ¼ cup herbes de provence extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp prickly pear balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp chili flakes (or more to taste)

Instructions:

SALAD:

Add all salad ingredients into a large bowl or layer on a large serving plate.

DRESSING:

To make the dressing, add everything to a bowl or a mason jar and whisk or shake until well mixed. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and enjoy!

Prickly Pear Balsamic Vinegar and Herbes de Provence EVOO