Argula Salad with Berry Dressing

Argula Salad with Berry DressingServing Size  : 4     Preparation Time :25 minutes
Categories    : salad

  Amount   Measure                     Ingredient 
  1               cup                               strawberries — hulled and halved
  2               tablespoons                balsamic vinegar
  1               tablespoon                  Canola oil
  1               teaspoon                     honey
                   dash                             salt
  2               tablespoons                pistachio nuts — chopped
  4               ounces                         goat cheese - (chevre) log
  4               cups                             arugula leaves
  3/4           cup                              blackberries — blueberries, and/or raspberries
  1/4           cup                              jicama — thin strips of shaved (optional)

• For berry dressing, in blender container combine 3/4 cup strawberries, vinegar, oil, honey, and salt. Cover; blend until smooth. Set aside. Spread pistachio nuts on piece of waxed paper. Roll goat cheese in nuts until well coated. Slice goat cheese crosswise into 8 slices.
• Place arugula and remaining strawberries in serving dish. Top with blackberries, cheese slices, and jicama. Drizzle berry dressing.

Description:
  “Better Homes and Gardens, August 2007″
                                  

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 221 Calories; 16g Fat (62.4% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 30mg Cholesterol; 105mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : *Peel jicama into shards with a vegetable peeler.