Very Berry Strawberry Salad
This is a strawberry salad that is a little on the tangy side and very easy to put together. Loaded with strawberries, cherry tomatoes, pecans and feta cheese crumbles plus a little pop of red onion, it is dressed with a smooth pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette. Makes a terrific accompaniment to grilled chicken! This would be a nice vegan side dish if you skip the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad/Side
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups of mixed greens
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup multi colored cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted
- Dressing – mix together –
- 4 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 TBSP plus two tsp pomegranate balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Mix greens, berries, tomatoes, pecans and onions in a large salad bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and mix gently but thoroughly. Sprinkle the cheese on top (if using) and serve. (Sometimes I save a few berry slices to arrange on top of the salad right before serving)
Notes
Note: a plain balsamic dressing would be okay but I found that this homemade dressing really helped the ingredients shine. Another thought – you can add the grilled chicken to the salad and make it a wonderfully light lunch.