4.9 from 60 votes
Summer Strawberry Salad
Savor the delightful flavors of this summer-inspired pistachio strawberry salad!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 6 cups mixed greens or red leaf, arugula
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 3 green onions or red onions, sliced
- ⅓ cup pistachios roasted
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Dressing
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil or ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Shake well and refrigerate.
- Wash and dry the strawberries and greens. Slice the strawberries into ½-inch slices.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, strawberries, dried cranberries, onions, pistachios, and feta cheese.
- Give the dressing a quick shake and pour it overtop over the salad (you may not need all of it). Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- We often add 3/4 cup cooked quinoa to make this into a heartier lunch.
- We often add 3/4 cup cooked quinoa to make this into a heartier lunch.
- An egg slicer slices strawberries quickly.
- Store any remaining strawberry pistachio salad in a covered container for up to three days. Give it a gentle toss before serving again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
299
(15%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2234IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2234IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.