Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Name: Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped; 2 small cloves garlic, peeled; 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup olive oil; 1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn; 🧅 ½ small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers; ¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted; 🍓 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

30 Min
6 Servings
$12

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

30 Min
6 Servings
$12

INGREDIENTS

Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
- 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Salad
- 1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn
- 🧅 ½ small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 🍓 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

STEPS

To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended.

Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.

Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates.

Top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese.

Serve dressing on the side.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

275

Calories

4
Protein
15
Carbs
23
Fats

💡 Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a richer flavor.Refrigerate the dressing for up to a week for meal prep convenience.Mix the salad right before serving to prevent sogginess.Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra protein boost.