This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
- 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn
- ½ small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
Step 2
Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 275 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
Sodium441mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C39mg | 193% |
Calcium106mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium284mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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