Strawberry Salad
Fresh Strawberry Salad layers fresh greens, juicy strawberries, toasted nuts, and feta cheese all covered with tangy, sweet vinaigrette dressing.
Servings 6
Calories 209kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Salad
- ½ cup slivered almonds, or any preferred nuts
- 8 ounces lettuce (spring mix, romaine, or spinach)
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons raspberry blush vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅙ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the nuts, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant. This will take about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a small lidded jar or bowl. Either shake jar vigorously or whisk together to combine.
- In a large bowl layer the greens, toasted nuts, strawberries, and feta. Pour the dressing over and toss to serve immediately.
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Notes
Best way to wash and dry greens:
First, chop the lettuce and then rinse thoroughly in a colander. Ideally use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce, but there are options if you don't own one.
Lay the lettuce on a large lint-free towel, such as a flour sack towel, or double layers of paper towel. Wrap the towels gently over the greens and then flip over so the water drains away and soaks in the towel. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes before dressing.
Lay the lettuce on a large lint-free towel, such as a flour sack towel, or double layers of paper towel. Wrap the towels gently over the greens and then flip over so the water drains away and soaks in the towel. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes before dressing.
Make-ahead Instructions:
First, toast the nuts, slice strawberries, and assemble the salad with the feta. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.
Next, mix together the dressing and store, covered, for several hours at room temperature. Refrigerate the dressing if you need to store it longer.
Before serving, shake or whisk dressing again, pour over salad, and toss to combine. Alternatively, serve dressing on the side for guests.
How much salad should I buy per person?
For side dish portions, figure about 1 cup or 1 ounce greens per person. If using romaine lettuce, one head typically serves 2-3 people for side dishes.
If you need larger or main dish sized portions, buy about 2 ounces salad per person.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 55.3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg