Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 Large shallot
- 2.5 tsp Honey
- 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Strawberries (roughly chopped before blending), 2 cups whole
- 3/4 tsp Salt (1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 5 cups Spring mix
- 5 oz Feta cheese (crumbled into 1/2-inch chunks)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
- 10 slices Bacon (cooked until crisp and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending the red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Emulsify the dressing by slowly adding olive oil while the blender is running until fully combined and creamy.
- Chop the shallot into thin rings for garnishing.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Prepare the salad base by adding the spring mix to a large bowl.
- Add the chopped strawberries and halved cherry tomatoes to the spring mix.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped bacon.
- Toss gently and drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad, then serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe, seasonal strawberries for maximum flavor; prepare the dressing in advance for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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