This summertime salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The fresh strawberries are drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, while the peppery arugula and salty Feta cheese balance out the sweetness. The pecans add a satisfying crunch, making this salad an irresistible treat.
Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a light starter, this strawberry salad is sure to please. So go ahead and give it a try - you won't be disappointed!
Strawberry Feta Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce, washed, dried and chopped
- 2 cups arugula, washed, dried, and chopped
- 1-pint fresh strawberries, rinsed, topped, trimmed and quartered
- 3 ounces Feta cheese
- ½ cup pecan halves, if desired these can be lightly toasted first in a dry pan on the stovetop
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Add sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Season with salt and black pepper, to taste
- Drizzle lightly with the olive oil
- Toss gently to combine the ingredients, place into a salad bowl (or serve into individual bowls) and set aside
- Add balsamic vinegar to a small pot with heat set to medium-high
- Heat until just under a boil, reduce heat and simmer approximately 10 minutes until vinegar is reduced to 1/3 of a cup
- Remove vinegar from heat and let cool slightly
- Drizzle balsamic reduction over the salad and serve
- Place romaine, arugula, strawberries, feta, and pecans to a large bowl