Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad Recipe
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Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

By: Cincy Emily 
"This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn
  • 1/2 small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  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.
  2. Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 275 | Total Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by Hayley   view full review
Great recipe! I didn't have any shallots, but this dressing is incredible! I was lazy and just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2011 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Oh, yum!! I took this to a work potluck & everyone really liked it. I didn't have the full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by KelliK   view full review
DELISH!!!!! I made no changes at all. The dressing is excellent by itself on lettuce etc as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by arthistorybabe   view full review
Great dressing! Save it forever, your friends and family will love you. Us it on whatever!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by krystalkai6986   view full review
Delicious! Didn't make the actual salad, just the dressing, but oh em gee, the dressing is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by JESSICUP   view full review
Delicious! I used crumbled gorgonzola instead of feta.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by mtolson244   view full review
This salad dressing was delicious!! I will be making it again!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by Jenna   view full review
this is quick and easy and a great, fresh salad. Definitely serve the dressing on the side as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by kwklett   view full review
This is a fantastic, easy recipe! I used pistachios instead of almonds, and goat cheese in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by Jennie   view full review
I just made this salad for my Bunco group and it had rave reviews! I had made the dressing in...

 

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