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Fourth of July Berry Salad

Fresh summer salad with arugula, strawberries, blueberries, sliced jicama, feta cheese, and basil leaves, arranged on aplatter.

Make this fast, festive salad to bring to your holiday cookout. We used 'Everleaf Thai Towers' basil on top!

Ingredients

  • Baby arugula
  • 1 cup halved strawberries
  • 1 cup thinly sliced jicama
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup cubed feta
  • Fresh basil leaves 
  • Olive oil
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • Flaky salt, to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Lay a bed of baby arugula on a platter or large bowl.
  2. Pile on the halved strawberries, thinly sliced jicama, blueberries, and cubed feta.
  3. Add fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and sprinkle with flaky salt and fresh ground pepper.