Easy Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Refresh your summer meals with this Easy Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing. Bursting with flavor, this vibrant salad combines sweet strawberries, crisp greens, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, it’s not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable. Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its delightful mix of textures and colors, this salad will be a hit at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh ripe strawberries
- 8 cups mixed salad greens (spinach and lettuce)
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup pecan pieces or chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Wash strawberries thoroughly and slice them into halves or quarters.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, kosher salt, and olive oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg