Easy Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Refresh your meals with this Easy Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing, a delightful dish perfect for summer picnics or light lunches. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad combines juicy strawberries, crisp mixed greens, and crunchy nuts topped with a tangy homemade vinaigrette. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare a nutritious dish that everyone will enjoy. Ideal as a side dish or a main course when paired with grilled chicken or turkey, this salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion while keeping your meal light and refreshing. With its seasonal ingredients and health benefits, it’s guaranteed to become a staple in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh ripe strawberries
- 8 cups mixed salad greens (blend of spinach and lettuce)
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup pecan pieces or chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice into quarters.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens with the sliced red onion.
- Gently fold in the quartered strawberries and nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup (or honey), kosher salt, and olive oil until blended.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg