Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Feta Salad (Printable)

Crisp romaine meets sweet strawberries and tangy feta in this refreshing salad with toasted almonds and homemade balsamic dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
06 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

→ Balsamic Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber, and half the toasted almonds.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mixture and toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients without bruising the greens.
04 - Top with crumbled feta and remaining toasted almonds. Serve immediately for optimal texture and freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combination hits all the right notes in one bite
  • It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish but looks restaurant fancy
  • This salad stays crisp for hours unlike delicate greens that wilt immediately
02 -
  • Toast your nuts right before serving for maximum crunch and warmth
  • The dressing needs to be emulsified properly or it will separate immediately
  • Add the feta last or it will sink to the bottom and disappear
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling
  • Use the ripest sweetest strawberries you can find

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