Summer Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Single Serving

Salad

Handful of your favorite local greens

6 strawberries, sliced

Red onion, sliced

Handful of chopped pecans or almonds

2 tbsp of blue cheese or feta cheese

Fresh ground pepper

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp of maple syrup or honey

3 tbsp of olive oil

Pinch of salt

Wash your greens and thinly slice your red onions and strawberries. Optional: toast the almonds and pecans for a few minutes until they are golden brown.

Make the balsamic vinaigrette. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and kosher salt. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.

Assemble your salad. Spread the greens on a plate. Top with strawberries, red onion, almonds/pecans, feta/blue cheese crumbles and vinaigrette. Garnish with some fresh ground pepper.