Spring Mix Salad Strawberries Feta (Printable)
Tender greens combined with strawberries, creamy feta, nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing for a refreshing meal.
# What You Need:
→ 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 red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
06 - 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
10 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Place spring mix greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber (if using), and toasted nuts in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients without bruising the greens.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top just before serving to maintain texture.
05 - Serve immediately as a light main course or elegant side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet strawberries and salty feta create that perfect bite that makes you pause
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a restaurant
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- Adding the feta last keeps it from getting knocked around while tossing and keeps those nice white crumbles visible on top
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for ten minutes so make it first and let it hang out while you prep everything else
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing because water on the leaves prevents the dressing from sticking properly
- Let the dressed salad sit for two minutes before eating to let the flavors soften into each other