Strawberry Salad with Shallot-Honey Vinaigrette

A freshly-made vinaigrette with honey, shallots, and fresh thyme dresses this salad of pre-packaged salad mix, almonds, and strawberries.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.