Spring Mix Salad Strawberries Feta (Printable)

Tender spring greens combined with strawberries, feta, and a zesty balsamic dressing for a fresh dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
06 - 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the spring mix greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber (if using), and toasted nuts.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving. Serve immediately as a light main or side dish.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes literally fifteen minutes from fridge to table, which means dinner happens even on chaotic weeknights
  • The combination of sweet berries, salty cheese, and tangy dressing hits every craving at once
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that dressed salads wilt fast so toss only what you'll eat immediately and store leftovers separately
  • The vinaigrette keeps in the fridge for a week but bring it to room temperature and give it a good whisk before using
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing or the dressing slides right off instead of coating
  • Let the vinaigrette sit for ten minutes before using so the flavors really marry

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