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Central Market's Strawberry, Fennel and Arugula Salad with Cacao Nibs

Chocoholics will LOVE this salad .. made with a sprinkling of cacao nibs and a splash of vanilla bean vinaigrette.
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Course Salads
Servings 2 salads

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 4 cups Arugula washed and spun dry
  • 2 cups Strawberries sliced
  • ½ large fennel bulb core removed and very thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cacao nibs or another nut

Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

  • ¼ to ½ vanilla bean scraped
  • 2 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together or shake in a small jar. Taste and adjust to taste by adding more honey or salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Toss arugula with sliced strawberries and fennel. Drizzle with some of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle liberally with cacao nibs. Add more vinaigrette if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is provided courtesy of Central Market as part of their annual Chocolate Festival.
Keyword Central Market, Chocolate Festival
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