Strawberry Field Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Discover the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors with this irresistible Strawberry Field Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette. Bursting with fresh, juicy strawberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta, this vibrant salad sits atop a bed of crisp mixed greens. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, while a homemade sesame vinaigrette—crafted with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds—ties everything together with its savory depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing summer salad is as wholesome as it is visually stunning, making it perfect for anything from light lunches to elegant dinner servings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and add them to the bowl with the greens.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
To prepare the sesame vinaigrette, whisk together sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the sesame vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad into individual serving plates or bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.3 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 4072 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1412 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1627 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.
