Fennel, Arugula, and Strawberry Salad

Do you need a spring/summer salad recipe?  This salad mixes fennel, arugula, and sweet strawberries with white balsamic vinegar for a heavenly bite.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 large fennel bulb with fronds

4 cups arugula

½  cup honey roasted pecans (or other nut)

1 pint strawberries quartered

1 shallot diced

½ cup matchstick carrots

Optional: Feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy.

Directions:

1. Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan.  Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.  Cook until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 cup and syrupy. Let cool for 15 minutes before adding to salad.
2. Remove the fennel fronds and chop.  Slice the fennel in thin slices. 
3. Add the fennel, arugula, strawberries, and almonds to a bowl.  Mix gently to combine. 
4. Drizzle the vinegar over the salad and toss gently. 
5. Top with fennel fronds.
6. Serve immediately.