Spring Mix Salad Strawberries Feta (Printable Version)
Tender greens, strawberries, feta, and tangy balsamic make a refreshing and light salad.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
06 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber (optional)
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place the spring mix greens in a large salad bowl. Top with the sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, toasted nuts, and cucumber if using.
03 - Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients without bruising the greens.
04 - Transfer to individual serving plates or serve family-style from the bowl. Enjoy while the greens are crisp and the vinaigrette is fresh.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- That perfect moment when sweet strawberries meet salty feta and suddenly lunch feels like an occasion
- The vinaigrette comes together in seconds but makes everything taste restaurant worthy
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- This salad waits for no one once dressed, so add that vinaigrette at the very last minute
- The strawberries release moisture as they sit, so if you are making this ahead, keep them separate until serving time
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- If your strawberries are not quite sweet enough, let them macerate in a tiny bit of sugar while you prep everything else
- The best salads are made with your hands so toss gently but thoroughly to distribute all those lovely flavors