Romaine Strawberry Strawberries and Feta Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly flavorful, this Romaine Strawberry and Feta Salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Crisp romaine lettuce pairs beautifully with juicy strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans for a delicious mix of textures and flavors. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a delightful zing that ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a light dinner. Bursting with seasonal ingredients and nutrient-packed goodness, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser and a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup strawberries
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into thin slices. Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the lettuce and strawberries.
Roughly chop the pecans and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then add to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1752 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 656 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*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.
