Strawberry Feta Salad

Balsamic feta strawberry salad in a large salad bowl with fork.

5 from 1 vote

This strawberry feta salad is fast and easy to make. It combines spring mix lettuce, balsamic strawberries, roughly chopped pistachios, sliced avocado, and feta cheese (I use vegan feta cheese). The flavor is fresh, and the feel is summery.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Main Course, Salad, side salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, , Vegetarian

Servings: Side Salads

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Ruth Grindeland

Equipment

1 chef knife
1 cutting board
1 small bowl
1 Large bowl
1 small wisk or fork

Ingredients

Salad

4 cups spring mix lettuce
1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
1 avocado sliced
⅓ cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves torn or chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese or vegan feta cheese

For the Balsamic Marinated Strawberries

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Pinch of salt

For the Balsamic Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate the strawberries: In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Then set aside. Next, hull and slice the strawberries. Place the strawberry slices in the bowl with the marinade and toss, coating the berries in the marinade, and let sit for 10 minutes.
Make the balsamic vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, you want to whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until the balsamic vinaigrette is emulsified.
Assemble the salad: Start by placing the spring mix in a large bowl. Then top with the marinated strawberries, sliced avocado, roughly chopped pistachios, fresh mint, and feta/vegan feta cheese.
Dress and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

Notes

Storing and Making Ahead of Time

This salad tastes best fresh. To prepare this salad ahead of time, you want to prep all the components except the avocado and store them separately. Then, just before serving, slice the avocado and assemble the salad (steps three and four) and serve.

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