Easy Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
A vibrant salad that combines juicy strawberries, mixed greens, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
- Mixed Greens (like Spinach or Arugula)
- Feta Cheese, Crumbled
- Walnuts or Pecans, Chopped
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to make the process smoother. Rinse your strawberries under cold water, pat them dry, and slice them into quarters.
- Wash and dry the greens: Rinse your mixed greens in cold water and dry them thoroughly.
- Whip up the vinaigrette: In a bowl, combine olive oil with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Assemble your salad: In a large bowl, layer the greens as a base, then arrange the sliced strawberries on top. Sprinkle the feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing: Pour your homemade vinaigrette generously over the salad just before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Divide the salad into individual bowls or serve it on a large platter.
Notes
Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. You can prepare all components a few hours ahead, keeping the dressing separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, vinaigrette, summer salad, healthy salad