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Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing for Fresh Flavor

Easy Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing captures seasonal essence blending juicy berries with crisp greens.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Bright red, firm berries for the best flavor.
  • 6 cups Salad Greens Wash and dry right before serving.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
  • 0.5 cup Nuts Optional, toast before adding.
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Optional, crumbled on top.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil High-quality for best flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan
  • whisk
  • Large colander
  • Large plate
  • Airtight jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and pat dry fresh strawberries, remove green tops, slice into quarters, and set aside.
  2. Wash salad greens, spin or pat dry, and set aside.
  3. Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 20 minutes, drain and rinse.
  4. Toast nuts in a medium saucepan for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, then let cool.
  5. In a bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and kosher salt; whisk in olive oil.
  6. Assemble salad with greens, strawberries, onion, nuts, and feta. Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.
  7. Sprinkle black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Wash and slice strawberries just before serving to maintain texture.

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