One of my favorite times of year is strawberries season!
Strawberries makes the perfect side dish for any meal or you can top with chicken or shrimp for a satisfying main dish. The Orange Balsamic Dressing add that tangy flavor and the Candied Walnuts give this salad a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe strawberries sliced
- 1 package (8-9 cups) mixed salad greens.
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 Portion of Candied Walnuts recipe, or a bag of store bought candied walnuts. Recipe here >
- 1 Portion of Orange Balsamic Dressing recipe, or sought bought dressing. Recipe here >
Preparation
- in a large salad bowl toss greens, strawberries and onions.
- Cover the top with candied walnuts and feta cheese.
- Drizzle orange dressing on top.
Mix it up
Add protein like grilled chicken or steak
Freshen it up with blueberries, mandarin oranges, tomatoes
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Strawberry Salad with Candied Walnuts
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