Strawberry Balsamic Salad
Strawberry Balsamic Salad is the perfect mix of sweet and salty flavors. This easy summer salad features a fresh bed of romaine lettuce, juicy sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. To make it extra special, it’s topped with spiced maple cashews for some texture and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted cashews
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon Sea salt
- 3 cups (1 whole head) Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1/3 cup Carrots, shredded
- 1/2 Medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Green bell pepper, thinluy sliced
- 6 to 8 Strawberries, chopped into pieces
- 1/3 cup Feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Balsamic glaze, see note
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss together the cashews, maple syrup, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Spread the cashews out evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 to10 minutes, or until they turn golden and toasty (Note: watch the oven closely, because they can burn fast!) Once they’re done, set them aside to cool completely.1/2 cup Unsalted cashews, 1 tablespoon Maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon Paprika, 1/8 teaspoon Sea salt
- In a large bowl or serving platter, layer your romaine lettuce, sliced strawberries, carrots, onions, and bell peppers. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and gently toss everything together. Finish by crumbling feta cheese on top, adding the cooled maple cashews, and drizzling generously with balsamic glaze.3 cups (1 whole head) Romaine lettuce,, 1/3 cup Carrots,, 1/2 Medium red onion,, 1/2 Green bell pepper,, 6 to 8 Strawberries,, 1/3 cup Feta cheese, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, Balsamic glaze,