This strawberry feta salad is a truly delicious, refreshing dish you’ll want to make again and again. Fresh strawberries, crisp cucumber, tangy feta and glazed walnuts are layered over spring mix lettuce and finished with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
This recipe pairs well with other light salads. Try it alongside a quick Italian pasta salad, an avocado-corn-tomato salad or a summer chicken taco salad for a full menu of seasonal dishes.
This recipe was first published on Aug 7, 2022.
Sweet and savory combine beautifully in this strawberry feta salad. Sliced strawberries and glazed walnuts bring sweetness, while diced cucumber adds crunch and feta lends a salty, creamy balance. The creamy balsamic dressing ties everything together with tang and a touch of honey.
This is an ideal lunch salad — simple to assemble and satisfying. The core salad uses just a few ingredients (not counting the dressing), and you can prep components ahead of time if you prefer. The dressing is easy to make and elevates the whole dish, so it’s worth preparing fresh rather than using a bottled dressing.
Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients needed to make the salad and the homemade dressing. For exact quantities and step-by-step instructions, see the recipe card in the recipe section.
- Spring mix lettuce
- Strawberries
- Feta cheese
- Glazed walnuts
- English cucumber
- Shallot
- Balsamic vinegar
- Flavorless oil (for the dressing)
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Salt and pepper
How To Make Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
You can make the dressing in a food processor or blender for the smoothest result; whisking by hand also works but takes longer to emulsify.
Add chopped shallot, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper to the processor or blender. Pulse to break up the shallot.
With the lid in place, slowly drizzle in the flavorless oil through the feed tube or spout while blending. Continue until the dressing thickens and coats the back of a spoon. If needed, add a bit more oil to reach the desired consistency. The dressing will thicken slightly as it rests.
Use a neutral-flavored oil so the dressing’s flavors shine through.
More Salads
- 10 Minute Corn Avocado and Tomato Salad
- BLT Wedge Salad
- Quick Italian Pasta Salad
- 20 Minute Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Steak and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Strawberry Feta Salad
15 minutes
15 minutes
Fresh strawberries, crisp cucumber, feta and glazed walnuts over spring mix, finished with a creamy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces spring mix lettuce
- 1 lb strawberries
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 ounces glazed walnuts
- 1 English cucumber, diced
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- ½ large bulb shallot, chopped
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- ¼ cup flavorless oil
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped shallot, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Blend briefly to break up the shallot.
- With the lid on, slowly drizzle in the oil while blending until the dressing thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- In a large bowl, toss spring mix, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, glazed walnuts and diced cucumber.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side and dress each portion individually.
Notes
If the dressing hasn’t thickened enough, drizzle in a bit more oil and blend again. It will also firm up slightly as it sits.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Sodium: 117mg
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 2g
Nutrition values are estimates from online calculators.
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