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A platter of strawberry walnut salad served with balsamic dressing to the side with a fork.
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5 from 2 votes

Strawberry Walnut Salad

A simple, vibrant strawberry walnut salad that's quick and easy to make and served with the most delicious black pepper and balsamic dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 433kcal
Author: Sasha Hooper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups hulled and quartered strawberries approx 12 strawberries
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup wild rocket baby arugula
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber about ¼ cucumber
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • cup walnut halves toasted
  • ¼ cup feta crumbles

For the Black Pepper Balsamic Dressing

Instructions

Black Pepper Balsamic Dressing

  • Add all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake together until combined.
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1-2 teaspoons water

Toasting walnuts

  • Place your walnut halves on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 5-7 minutes until aromatic and toasted.
    ⅓ cup walnut halves

Salad assembly

  • Layer your salad ingredients however you like on a platter or just toss them gently together in a bowl. Top with feta crumbles and drizzle over the dressing. Serve immediately.
    1 ½ cups hulled and quartered strawberries, 1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup wild rocket, ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup feta crumbles

Notes

  • Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side.
  • Use a mandolin to slice your cucumber and onion. Just be careful not to slice your fingers off!
  • The salad preparation can be done ahead of time, even prepared in a box in the fridge for up to 3 days in advance. Just leave the dressing off until you're ready to eat.
  • Use a jar or squeezy condiment bottle, pour in the dressing ingredients, seal and shake it up. It'll be in an easily storable container once made too!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 38.2g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17.7g | Cholesterol: 16.7mg | Sodium: 514.7mg | Potassium: 482.3mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 12.5g | Vitamin A: 108.6IU | Vitamin C: 75.2mg | Calcium: 175.8mg | Iron: 2mg