EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad image

This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.

Provided by Cincy Emily

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
2 small cloves garlic, peeled
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn
½ small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers
¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g