Fresh Strawberry Salad with Feta and Pecans
This Strawberry Salad Recipe combines fresh strawberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and crisp greens with a light balsamic dressing for a fresh and balanced salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 cups mixed greens
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat.
2. Toast the pecans for several minutes while stirring frequently.
3. Remove the pecans from heat and allow them to cool.
4. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.
5. Slice the strawberries evenly.
6. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
7. Add mixed greens to a large serving bowl.
8. Top with sliced strawberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and red onion.
9. Pour the dressing over the salad shortly before serving.
10. Toss gently until evenly coated.
11. Serve immediately.
Notes
Dry the greens thoroughly before assembling the salad.
Toast pecans for deeper flavor and better texture.
Add dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Slice ingredients evenly for balanced texture.
Store dressing separately if preparing ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg