Strawberry Fennel Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Strawberry Fennel Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette is a fresh, vibrant dish that balances sweetness, crunch, and tang. It’s typically made by combining thinly sliced fennel bulb — which has a light, anise-like flavor — with fresh strawberries, and often other ingredients like mixed greens, arugula, or spinach, toasted nuts (such as almonds or pecans), and crumbled cheese (like goat cheese or feta).The homemade vinaigrette ties it all together. It’s usually a simple mix of ingredients such as olive oil, vinegar (like balsamic or white wine vinegar), a touch of honey or mustard for sweetness and balance, and salt and pepper to taste. Sometimes a splash of citrus juice adds brightness.The result is a salad that’s light yet flavorful — sweet from the strawberries, crisp from the fennel, creamy from the cheese, and tangy from the vinaigrette. It’s especially popular in the spring and summer when strawberries are in seas
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Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Salad
- 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
- sprigs 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!
If preferred, toss the spinach and arugula with the salad dressing prior to arranging on the platter.
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Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 20g (31%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 25mg (8%)Sodium: 383mg (17%)Potassium: 441mg (13%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1851IU (37%)Vitamin C: 34mg (41%)Calcium: 210mg (21%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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