Strawberry Salad with Feta | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Cooking and Cups

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese provides similar tanginess while being lower in calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add crunch and are often less expensive.

Prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and stevia (or honey or maple syrup).

In a large bowl, combine arugula or spinach greens, hulled and quartered strawberries, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion.

Crumble feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Chop pecan nuts and sprinkle them over the salad.

Add fresh parsley or basil leaves to the salad.

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.

Squeeze juice from half a lemon over the mixture.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately for best freshness.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens