Strawberry Rocket Leaves and Caramelized Walnut Salad

by Tarla Dalal

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Strawberry rocket leaves and caramelized walnut salad, a perfect hearty summer salad, bittersweet rocket (arugula)leaves combined with the sweet strawberries flavourfully tossed, topped with muesli and caramelized walnuts is sure to be enjoyed.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 5 mins 4Makes 4 servings (4 serving )
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Ingredients

For The Caramelized Walnuts (akhrot)
1/2 cup walnuts (akhrot)
1/4 cup sugar

Other Ingredients
2 cups roughly chopped arugula leaves
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup muesli
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp powdered sugar

Method

For the caramelized walnuts

Heat the sugar and 2 tbsp water in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the walnuts, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Remove from the flame and allow it to cool. Use as required.

How to proceed

Put the rocket leaves(arugula)in vesselful of icecold water for half an hour. It will make them crisp.
Drain the water ,add the strawberries.
Sprinkle the sugar and add the balsamic vinegar and toss lightly.
Top with crunchy muesli and caramelized walnuts and serve immediately.

Handy tip:

You can store the caramelized walnuts in an air-tight container for at least 4 to 5 days.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	213 cal
Protein	3.4 g
Carbohydrates	29.7 g
Fiber	3 g
Fat	8.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	8 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	20.8 mg
Folic Acid	0 mcg
Calcium	24.5 mg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	0 mg
Potassium	0 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg