Strawberry Balsamic Salad: A Refreshing Summer Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. To prepare the balsamic vinaigrette, combine balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor. Pulse until well combined. Gradually add olive oil while pulsing until emulsified. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Arrange lettuce on six individual plates. Top with red onion slices, toasted almonds, fresh strawberries, and crumbled feta cheese. Serve the flavorful balsamic dressing on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 275 kcal
• Fat Content: 23 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 441 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 11 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g