Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
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Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Description
The salad features a blend of leafy greens and juicy strawberries balanced by the creamy, salty characteristics of feta or goat cheese. Thin red onion adds a mild pungency, tempered by soaking if desired. Toasted sliced almonds provide a crunchy texture and nutty flavor contrast.
The honey vinaigrette mixes olive oil with red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and seasonings to form a harmonious dressing with sweetness and acidity. Tossing the salad just before serving preserves the greens' freshness and ensures the cheese and nuts retain their texture.
This salad works well as a refreshing appetizer or side dish in spring or summer meals. Variations in vinegar type and cheese allow for subtle flavor adjustments. The dressing can be shaken or whisked to remix if it separates before serving.
To soften onion's sharpness without losing crunch, soak sliced onion in cold water and drain well. Using quality vinegar enhances dressing flavor, and substitutions like balsamic vinegar or glaze can alter the profile as preferred.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Salad:
- 5 oz spring mix salad greens 142 grams
- 1/2 lb strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced*
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted, sliced
For Honey Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or added to taste*
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or added to taste
Instructions
- Place a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds to the dry skillet and toast, tossing the nuts frequently until fragrant and golden (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- In a measuring cup or mason jar, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended.
- Add salad greens to a large serving bowl. Top with sliced strawberries, red onion, almonds, and feta cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad to taste and toss to combine for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Toss the salad with dressing immediately before serving for best freshness.
- If the dressing separates, whisk or shake it vigorously in a sealed container before use.
- Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10-15 minutes to reduce sharpness while keeping crispness.
- Use high-quality red wine vinegar or substitute with balsamic, white balsamic, or champagne vinegar to taste.
- A balsamic glaze can replace the vinaigrette, pairing well with goat cheese variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 13g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 328IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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