Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Feta (Print Version)

Vibrant mix of crisp romaine, sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and toasted almonds in a honey balsamic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
06 - ½ cup cucumber, diced (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber (if using), and half the almonds.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
04 - Top with crumbled feta and the remaining toasted almonds.
05 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
  • People always ask for the recipe at potlucks
02 -
  • Make the dressing right before serving or the oil will separate from the vinegar
  • Do not add the feta until the very last minute or it will make the salad soggy
  • Toast your almonds in a dry pan over medium heat, watching constantly because they go from perfect to burned in seconds
03 -
  • Pat the strawberries dry after washing so the dressing is not watered down
  • Let the dressed salad sit for two minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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