Spring Mix Salad Strawberries Feta (Printable version)

Tender greens paired with juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and a tangy balsamic dressing for a fresh and light dish.

# List of ingredients:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
06 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber (optional)

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix, strawberries, feta, red onion, nuts, and cucumber (if using).
03 - Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
04 - Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet strawberries cut through rich feta like they were meant to be together
  • Takes fifteen minutes from fridge to table, no cooking required
  • Looks stunning on a plate but tastes even better than it looks
02 -
  • The dressing makes the salad soggy if it sits too long, always add it right before serving
  • Room temperature strawberries have more flavor than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes, the difference in flavor is worth the extra step
03 -
  • Dry your greens completely after washing, wet greens make dressing slide right off
  • Taste and adjust the dressing before adding it, some vinegars are stronger than others
  • Let the dressed salad sit for two minutes before serving, the flavors need that moment together

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