Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

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This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.

Submitted by Cincy Emily
Updated on February 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
23g Fat
15g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 441mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 284mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.