How to Make Strawberry Salad with Shallot-Honey Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, crisp salads that showcase the season's best produce. And this Strawberry Salad with Shallot-Honey Vinaigrette does just that - it's a refreshing and vibrant dish that makes the most of juicy, ripe strawberries, mixed greens, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette.

Whether you're looking for a light and tasty lunch, a colorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing party salad, this recipe has got you covered. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory fl...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • ½ pint strawberries, quartered

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 17 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine the lemon juice, honey, shallot, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; vigorously whisk the olive oil and vegetable oil into the lemon juice mixture. Set aside.
  • Place a small skillet over medium-high heat; toss the almonds, sugar, and salt together in the hot skillet until the sugar caramelizes on the almonds, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Place the salad mix in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat. Top with the almonds and strawberries to serve.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 321mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 658mg