Spring Mix Salad Strawberries Feta (Printable version)

Tender greens combined with sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and toasted almonds tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

# List of ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 5 oz spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine spring mix greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, toasted almonds, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the greens.
04 - Transfer to chilled plates and serve at once for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can find your phone to order takeout.
  • The combination of warm toasted almonds against cool strawberries creates a texture that keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Dressing the salad more than ten minutes before serving turns it into a sad, soggy pile.
  • Cold strawberries straight from the refrigerator have muted flavor, let them sit on the counter while you prep everything else.
03 -
  • Save a few strawberry slices and almond slivers to scatter on top after tossing, it makes the salad look intentional rather than accidental.
  • If your balsamic is too sharp, balance it with an extra drizzle of honey rather than reducing the vinegar amount.

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