Balsamic Strawberry Salad
A refreshing summer salad featuring sweet strawberries, tangy balsamic dressing, and crisp greens, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Add sliced strawberries, feta cheese, and toasted nuts to the greens.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use aged balsamic vinegar.
- Goat cheese can be substituted for feta.
- To make vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey and skip the cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: balsamic strawberry salad, summer salad, strawberry feta salad, fresh greens, healthy salad