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Summer Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Rebekah KukRebekah Kuk

Summer Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A refreshing, seasonal salad with a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 0
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 heart Romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • 1 bunch spinach chopped
  • 1/2 beefsteak tomato sliced into one inch pieces
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 pound strawberries washed, stemmed and sliced
  • 4 oz. feta cheese can sub goat cheese
  • 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small cucumber sliced
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon shoyu or tamari sauce use tamari for gluten free
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or Real Salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar can sub brown sugar or honey

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables, layering them in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle feta cheese, walnuts and avocado on top.
  2. Add dressing ingredients (starting with extra virgin olive oil) to blender. Blend until garlic is well incorporated into dressing.
  3. Serve salad with dressing on the side. This salad pairs well with fresh bread or alongside grilled steak. It is also delicious on it's own as a light lunch or dinner.
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