A fresh and vibrant salad combining sweet strawberries, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta, all tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Vegetables
4cupswild arugula
1headromaine lettuce(finely chopped)
1pintstrawberries(hulled)
2Persiancucumbers(chopped)
¼smallred onion(thin slice, soaked in ice cold water 10 minutes)
Dairy
4ouncesfeta
Nuts
½cuptoasted walnuts(rough chop)
Fruits
1smallavocado(quartered, sliced, and shaped into fans)
1clovegarlic
¼cupbalsamic vinegar
½teaspoonsea salt
½cupolive oil(plus more for consistency and texture)
1-2teaspoonshoney or sugar(optional)
1teaspoonDijon mustard(to add a tiny kick and help emulsify)
Instructions
Combine arugula, chopped romaine, strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, feta, walnuts, and avocado in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey or sugar (if using), sea salt, and olive oil to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Adjust olive oil or seasoning as needed for desired consistency and flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.