This super quick and easy strawberry fennel salad is the perfect way to add a pop of color and fresh flavor to your dinner table. The fennel offers that satisfying crunch, while the sweet strawberries help balance the saltiness of the feta cheese.
This quick and refreshing side dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for those busy weeknight meals. We love a salad that is a mix of fruit and vegetables. YUM!
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Strawberry Fennel Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Dressing Ingredients:
¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 T. rice wine vinegar
1 t. Dijon mustard
½ t. Italian seasoning
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Salad Ingredients:
2 c. baby spinach, rinsed and patted dry
2 c. baby arugula, rinsed and patted dry
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 c. strawberries, sliced
4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
Optional: Sprigs of fresh basil, for garnish
Tip: If preferred, toss the spinach and arugula with the salad dressing prior to arranging on the platter.
Directions:
- Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a glass or other non-reactive bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Transfer to a serving container and set aside.
- Arrange the spinach and arugula on a serving platter and top with sliced fennel, strawberries, and Feta cheese.
- Serve immediately with chilled salad plates and dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Strawberry Fennel Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups baby spinach rinsed and patted dry
- 2 cups baby arugula rinsed and patted dry
- 1 medium fennel bulb trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 4 oz. Feta cheese crumbled
- Optional: Sprigs of fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a glass or other non-reactive bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Transfer to a serving container and set aside.
- Arrange the spinach and arugula on a serving platter and top with sliced fennel, strawberries, and Feta cheese.
- Serve immediately with chilled salad plates and dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
The nutrition information is calculated using a third party resource. The accuracy varies according to the brands you use, the portion sizes you serve, and so on. This information should only be used as a guide.
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