Seasonal Green Salad with Strawberries & Walnuts
This vibrant salad combines fresh spring greens, sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, and a delicate vinaigrette.A beautiful harmony of color, texture, and taste, it offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and crispness—perfect for brightening any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 6 cups spring greens or baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 Optional: cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
For the Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine greens, strawberries, walnuts, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle dressing just before serving and toss lightly to coat. Garnish with crumbled cheese if using.
