How to Make Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Emily's kitchen! Today, I'm excited to share with you one of my all-time favorite salad recipes – Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad. This is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any time of the year, but especially during the summer when strawberries are at their peak. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors in this salad is truly a delight for your taste buds and it's so easy to make, you'll want to whip it up for every meal.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 441mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 284mg