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STRAWBERRY AND FETA SALAD

Strawberry and Feta Salad image

This unusual combination of strawberries, feta cheese, toasted almonds and romaine lettuce in a sweet and tangy dressing is sure to please your guests. A guaranteed pleaser for any potluck or BBQ meal!!!

Provided by Andrea Longo Policella

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup slivered almonds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS, PECANS AND FETA

Strawberry Salad with Mixed Greens, Pecans and Feta image

This strawberry salad with mixed greens, pecans and feta is bursting with flavor! It has a perfect flavor balance, with sweetness from the strawberries, saltiness from the feta, and a lovely acidity from the vinaigrette. For an extra kick, try adding optional quick pickled shallots!

Provided by Jennifer Farley

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups spring mix
2 cups California Strawberries, (hulled and quartered)
1/2 cup toasted pecans, (whole or coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup good quality feta cheese, (sliced or crumbled)
Optional: 1/4 cup quick pickled shallots (see notes)
Fresh ground black pepper for serving
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ( (red wine vinegar may be substituted; see notes))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, (or to taste)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the spring mix, strawberries, pecans, feta cheese, and quick pickled shallots, if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust flavors if desired.
Add about 1/2 to 3/4 of the dressing to the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly combined. Taste and add the remaining dressing, if desired.
Divide between 4 salad plates. Top each with some freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving