Description
A vibrant salad featuring fresh strawberries, mixed greens, toasted nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette – perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse strawberries and remove their stems. Slice them into quarters. Wash and dry your greens thoroughly.
- Toast the nuts: In a skillet over medium heat, toast your nuts until lightly golden and fragrant for about 5 minutes.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and strawberries. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently. Add toasted nuts and crumbled cheese.
- Serve: Enjoy fresh or store dressing separately if not serving immediately.
Notes
Dress the salad right before serving to maintain crispness. Consider using seasonal fruits for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, summer salad, fresh salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad