Spring Mix Strawberries Feta (Print)
Tender greens paired with juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and toasted nuts with balsamic dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups spring mix greens, washed and dried
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
06 - 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Place spring mix greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber, and toasted nuts in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad mixture and toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately as a light main course or side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way sweet strawberries dance with salty feta feels like discovering a secret combination
- This comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
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- Never dress a salad with feta already on it, the cheese absorbs dressing and becomes soggy
- Adding nuts too early makes them soft, that crunch is what keeps people coming back
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, water clinging to leaves prevents dressing from coating properly
- Make double the dressing and keep it in a jar, having it ready means you will actually eat more salads