Fresh Strawberry Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Strawberry Salad is a perfect celebration of seasonal produce. Juicy, sweet strawberries take center stage, paired with tangy crumbled feta, crunchy sliced almonds, and a vibrant mix of salad greens. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette—sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with Dijon mustard—ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a quick lunch, a stunning starter, or a side dish for summer gatherings. Healthy, colorful, and easy to prepare, this strawberry salad is a delightful way to elevate your salad game while enjoying a nutrient-packed meal. Keywords: fresh strawberry salad, easy summer salad, balsamic vinaigrette, strawberry feta salad, healthy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into thin pieces, approximately 1/4 inch thick, and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens with the sliced strawberries.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds to the salad mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.0 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3343 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1477 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1827 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
