Saratoga Farmers Market Strawberry-Arugula Salad

Ingredients:

6 oz. Fresh Arugula from the Pleasant Valley Farms or New Minglewood Organics

1 small red onion or 2 shallots from Kilpatrick's Family Farm, finely diced

1 pint fresh Strawberries; slice and put half aside

2 T. Sherry Vinegar, from Roma Foods

1/2 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Roma Foods

2-3 Fresh springs of tarragon, mint and basil from Otrimbiak Farms

6 oz. Container of Feta Cheese from Sweet Spring Farm

The Vinaigrette: Process or blend shallots or onion with the vinegar and half the strawberries.  Drizzle in olive oil as it mixes.  Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. 

Drizzle in some local honey if you want a little sweetness.  Fold in a few fresh torn leaves of tarragon, mint and/or basil.

The Salad: Now arrange the Arugula into small stack onto each salad plate; place reserved half of sliced strawberries on and around Arugula.  With a large spoon, drizzle the vinaigrette mix onto the salad and onto the plate.  Crumble Feta Cheese on top of each salad.

Serves  4-6

Great by itself as a low-cal lunch, or as an appetizer to prelude grilling local Grass-fed steaks from the Farmers Market.  Enjoy!