Strawberry Salad with Mint and Feta
This tasty summer salad recipe is bursting with fresh flavor. The sweet strawberry juice and tangy dressing contrast beautifully with the salty feta and prosciutto. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ΒΌ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper
- mixed salad greens such as spinach, arugula, and/or spring mix
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1/2 cuo feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz prosciutto optional
Instructions
- Cut the tops off of the strawberries and slice them up. Place in a medium non-metal bowl.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice over the strawberries, along with 2 Tbsp. of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and let rest while you prepare the rest of the salad so that the strawberry juices will be drawn out and the flavors can marry.
- Place about 2 cups of greens in each of four salad bowls.
- Pick the leaves off of the mint and basil sprigs. Sprinkle the herbs onto the salads, distributing evenly. If the leaves are large, tear them up a bit.
- Stir the strawberries again, then distribute the mixture evenly over the four salads. This is your dressing, too, so make sure to use all of the liquid. Toss gently if desired, or leave it on top since it looks pretty.
- Sprinkle 1-2 Tbsp. of crumbled feta cheese onto each salad. Drizzle each salad with about 1 Tbsp. of the remaining olive oil.
- If using prosciutto, drape a few pieces over each salad. Serve with fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
