Description
A delightful salad bursting with sweet strawberries, mixed greens, and crunchy toppings, perfect for family gatherings and summer picnics.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- Crunchy toppings (crispy rice, toasted nuts, or seeds)
- Dressing (light vinaigrette or creamy herb dressing)
- Optional add-ins (feta cheese, grilled chicken, or herbs like basil or mint)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries. Wash the greens and dry them in a salad spinner.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add honey for sweetness if desired.
- Toss the greens with the sliced strawberries in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle your choice of crunchy toppings over the salad and gently toss again.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving and toss lightly.
- Plate the salad and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and toast nuts lightly. Avoid soggy greens by drying them thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, strawberries, summer, healthy, easy recipes