Romaine Strawberry Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Romaine Strawberry Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, complemented by juicy slices of fresh strawberries and the subtle bite of thinly sliced red onion. Creamy crumbled feta and crunchy sliced almonds add layers of texture, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a delightful tang. This salad is quick to prepare, ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, dinner side dish, or summer gathering. Bursting with fresh ingredients and packed with nutrients, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that will leave your taste buds singing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 2 cups strawberries
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, remove their stems, and slice them thinly. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl for a mild yet crisp bite.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad ingredients for added creaminess and crunch.
Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until well combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.7 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1937 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1068 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3308 mg | 70% | |
*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.
