Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
This simple light and refreshing salad combines tender spring greens, juicy strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta, all brought together with a homemade strawberry vinaigrette. It’s a delightful dish perfect for warm days and cozy gatherings.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
- 1 Salad spiner
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Mason jar
- 1 Immersion Blendcer
Ingredients
For the Salad (Serves 4 as a side, 2 as a light lunch):
- 2 cups spring mix greens about 60g
- 1 cup baby spinach about 30g
- 6 fresh strawberries sliced (about 120g)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese about 30g
- ¼ cup pecans whole or chopped (about 30g)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Strawberry Vinaigrette (Makes about ½ cup, enough for 4 servings):
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped (about 150g)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup about 42g
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 30ml
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60ml
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 5ml
- Pinch of sea salt about 1g
- A few grinds of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Rinse the spring mix and baby spinach, then gently dry using a salad spinner. Place in a large mixing bowl and refrigerate to keep crisp.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a mason jar, combine chopped fresh strawberries, honey or maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble the salad: Just before serving, slice the strawberries. Remove the greens from the refrigerator and divide into individual bowls or plates. Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle each salad with the chilled strawberry vinaigrette. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For added protein, consider topping with grilled chicken breast or shrimp.
- Blue cheese can be used in place of feta for a bolder flavor.
- Sunflower seeds or poppy seeds make great additions for extra crunch.
- If preparing ahead, keep the components separate and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1150g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg