5 Star Balsamic Strawberry Salad Dressing Recipes

EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad image

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

Provided by Cincy Emily

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-CARDAMOM DRESSING

Strawberry Salad With Balsamic-Cardamom Dressing image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
Miniscule pinch of ground cardamom (It's strong stuff!)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 pint blackberries
1 large sprig mint, leaves roughly torn

Steps:

Whisk the balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, cardamom, a pinch of salt and a few generous grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
Tumble in the strawberries and blackberries, sprinkle the mint over them and gently toss, being careful not to bruise the berries. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your palate.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a great easy summer salad, with a lot of options as to mixing and matching. Plus the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix, blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional but a pecan or roasted almond adds a little crunch and more protein!

Provided by Shelby Cady

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup raw pecans
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 282.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g