Strawberry Feta Salad
Late spring is a delicious time of the year with the abundance of fresh strawberries that are available. Picking them at a local farm is fun and a great way to make sure the berries are ripe and vibrant. Combine those red beauties with leafy spinach, crisp romaine, salty sunflower seeds, pecans and creamy feta cheese to make this tasty Strawberry Feta Salad. The balsamic dressing ties it all together and makes you want more!
Beautiful, red, ripe strawberries are in season in late Spring and such a great addition to salads and desserts. Their sweetness is unmatched and they are full of antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins. I use strawberries every spring to make Strawberry Freezer Jam, Strawberry Shortcake and so many other seasonal favorites.
This 15-minute side dish is a perfect addition to the menu at a bridal shower, a Sunday supper or a simple weeknight meal. Add a few crunchy elements, like sunflower seeds and chopped pecans to make it even more tasty. The balsamic dressing balances well with the sweet strawberries and feta cheese, giving this salad brightness and a punch of flavor.
Fun facts about strawberries:
- Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.
- Each strawberry has more than 200 seeds.
- A strawberry is fully ripened when it is red in the center.
- Strawberries are high in Vitamin C.
- Strawberries are sweeter when kept at room temperature.
- Strawberries are a healthy addition to your diet, helping to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Strawberry Feta Salad Recipe
What’s needed?
- 3 cups romaine, rinsed and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach, stems removed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
How to make Strawberry Feta Salad?
- In a large, shallow bowl, layer the first 6 ingredients, beginning with chopped romaine and ending with the sunflower seeds.
- In a mason jar or salad dressing shaker, add the last 5 ingredients and shake until combined. Add the dressing to the salad just before serving. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Strawberry Feta Salad is delicious with a bowl of hot soup or a light meal from the grill. You can also enjoy it as the main course, it is just that good!
Strawberry Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups romaine, rinsed and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach, stems removed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large, shallow bowl, layer the first 6 ingredients, beginning with chopped romaine and ending with the sunflower seeds.
- In a mason jar or salad dressing shaker, add the last 5 ingredients and shake until combined. Add the dressing to the salad just before serving. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Equipment
- 1 large salad bowl