Description
This easy strawberry salad recipe features a creamy homemade balsamic dressing and sweet ripe berries. It’s the perfect side dish!
Ingredients
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For the salad
- 2 cups ripe strawberries
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecan pieces
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- Fresh ground black pepper
For the balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries. Wash and dry the salad greens.
- Thinly slice the red onion Tip: To mellow the flavor, soak the onion slices in cold water for about 20 minutes prior to serving, then drain.
- Optional: In a small saucepan over medium heat, toast the nuts for a few minutes until they are golden brown, stirring frequently and watching carefully so that they don’t burn.
- Make the balsamic vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and kosher salt. Then gradually whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until fully emulsified and creamy.
- To serve, spread the greens on a plate and top with strawberries, red onion, almonds, feta cheese crumbles, vinaigrette, and several grinds of black pepper.
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Salad, Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Dressing, How to Make Homemade Salad Dressing, Salad Dressing, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette