Feta Spring Salad: A Light and Sweet Seasonal Recipe
A refreshing spring salad blending tender greens, juicy strawberries, and tangy feta cheese. Whisk a simple balsamic vinaigrette to unite the crisp, sweet, and savory elements in this zero-effort, maximum-flavor dish perfect for spring.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Spring green salad mix (5 oz/140g)
Fresh strawberries (10, hulled and sliced)
Feta cheese (½ cup crumbled, 70g)
Balsamic vinegar (2 tbsp)
Extra virgin olive oil (2 tbsp)
Granulated sugar (1 tsp)
Salt (¼ tsp)
Instructions
Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and salt in a jar or bottle
Secure lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds
Place spring green salad mix in a large bowl
Pour dressing over greens and toss evenly
Top with sliced strawberries and crumbled feta
Serve immediately at room temperature
Notes
Any fresh spring greens mix works (spinach, arugula, lettuce)
Use block feta for texture or substitute with goat cheese
White balsamic vinegar creates a lighter flavor profile
Neutral oils like avocado oil are viable alternatives
Raspberries can replace strawberries seasonally
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (per bowl)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg