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Strawberry Romaine Feta Salad Recipe

This refreshing strawberry romaine feta salad recipe bursts with juicy summer strawberries, crisp romaine, tangy feta, and crunchy almonds in a balsamic-honey dressing. It's a quick, healthy crowd-pleaser perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 247
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 2 hearts romaine lettuce (10 cups chopped)
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries (3 cups sliced)
  • 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • Sharp knife
  • Mason jar or whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a jar until emulsified (1 minute). Taste and adjust; set aside for flavors to meld while prepping salad components. This ensures a cohesive strawberry romaine feta salad recipe dressing.
  3. Step 2: Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring 3-5 minutes until golden. Cool on a plate to prevent overcooking and maintain crunch essential for texture contrast.
  4. Step 3: Rinse and spin-dry romaine, chopping into bite-sized pieces (10 cups). Pat extra dry to avoid sogginess, a key for crisp healthy romaine strawberry salad.
  5. Step 4: Hull and slice strawberries thinly (3 cups), slice onion thin and soak in ice water 10 minutes if desired, then drain. Prep feta crumbles.
  6. Step 5: In a large bowl, toss romaine with half the dressing. Layer strawberries, onion, feta, and almonds; drizzle remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
  7. Step 6: Garnish with extra pepper or feta. Enjoy your vibrant summer strawberry feta salad fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 247 | Carbohydrates: 14 | Protein: 5 | Fat: 20 | Fiber: 3 | Sugar: 9

Notes

STORAGE: Store undressed components in airtight containers in fridge up to 3 days. Dress before serving.
MAKE AHEAD: Dressing up to 3 days; chop romaine 1 day ahead.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Vegan: Omit feta/use vegan alternative, maple for honey. Nut-free: Sunflower seeds.
PRO TIPS: Dry greens meticulously; toast nuts fresh; use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pair with grilled chicken or fish; serve in chilled bowls for parties.
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