Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Bursting with tangy flavor, a rich balsamic dressing seasoned with garlic, mustard, honey, and shallots perfectly complements a green salad garnished with strawberries, toasted almonds, and feta cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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