Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 12 cups mixed greens
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked bacon slices (crumbled), sliced strawberries, sliced red onion, feta cheese, and toasted walnut pieces. Gently toss to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: Place the chunked strawberries, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into a blender. Puree the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the creamy strawberry dressing over the prepared salad just before serving. Toss lightly to coat the salad evenly and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries for both the salad and dressing.
- Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice quantities in the dressing to balance sweetness and acidity according to taste.
- Cook bacon until crispy for best texture contrast in the salad.
- Salad is best served immediately after dressing to prevent greens from wilting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
