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Fresh Strawberry Salad with Feta and Almonds

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A quick and easy summer salad combining sweet fresh strawberries, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds with a bright honey-lemon dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
  • 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or spring mix)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the strawberries: Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hull them by cutting off the green tops, then slice into halves or quarters depending on size. Set aside.
  3. Slice the red onion: Thinly slice about ¼ cup red onion. To mellow the sharpness, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, combine 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified.
  5. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups mixed greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, toasted almonds, sliced onion, and torn basil leaves if using.
  6. Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly. Taste and season with a little extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep dressing separate if making ahead to keep greens crisp and almonds crunchy. Use ripe fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture. Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning. Soaking onions in cold water reduces sharpness. Toss salad gently to avoid bruising strawberries.

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Keywords: strawberry salad, feta cheese, almonds, summer salad, healthy salad, quick salad, honey lemon dressing

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