Step 1

Rinse the arugula and spin dry.

Step 2

Rinse the blueberries and strawberries. Drain well and let dry on a paper towel. Hull and halve the ripe strawberries into a large bowl.

Step 3

Into the small container of your food processor (or a mason jar if you’re using an immersion blender), add 2 or 3 strawberries, the balsamic vinegar and oil, the herbs, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Blend until the dressing is pretty smooth.

Step 5

Arrange a bed of greens on a platter and drizzle lightly with the strawberry-infused balsamic dressing. Use salad tongs to turn the greens over lightly, ensuring every leaf is coated to make sure the flavor carries throughout the salad.

Step 6

Artfully arrange the strawberries, blueberries, and crumbled goat cheese on top of the dressed greens.

Step 7

Garnish the salad with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

Step 8

Serve a small bottle of the dressing next to the salad.