Spring Mix Salad Strawberries Feta (Printable)

Tender greens meet juicy strawberries and creamy feta, tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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 evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving. Serve immediately as a light main or side dish.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits every craving while feeling virtuously light
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes, even on your most chaotic weeknight
  • People assume you put way more effort into it than you actually did
02 -
  • Never dress this salad more than fifteen minutes before serving or you'll end up with wilted, sad greens
  • The strawberries release moisture as they sit, so if you're meal prepping, store everything separately and combine just before eating
  • Salt your dressing adequately, but remember the feta will add its own salty punch
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, because water clinging to those leaves prevents the dressing from coating properly
  • Buy the best strawberries you can find, since they're the star of the show

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