Spring Mix Strawberries Feta (Print version)

Bright flavor blend of spring greens, strawberries, feta, nuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup 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 maple syrup
10 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the spring mix greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber (if using), and toasted nuts.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving. Serve immediately as a light main or side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something you'd order at a nice restaurant
  • The sweet and salty combination hits every crave button while still feeling light and wholesome
02 -
  • The dressing needs to go on right before serving or the greens will start to wilt and lose that satisfying crunch
  • Adding the feta last prevents it from getting mashed into the greens while you're tossing everything together
03 -
  • Let the sliced strawberries sit for ten minutes with a pinch of sugar to draw out their juices if they're not perfectly ripe
  • Use a mandoline for the onion slices if you want them paper-thin and delicate rather than overwhelming

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