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When strawberry season arrives, I simply can’t get enough of adding them to salads. They’re naturally sweet, wonderfully juicy and pair surprisingly well with savory ingredients. This strawberry feta salad is proof of that. The salty feta, peppery arugula and fresh mint make every bite taste like summer.
If you’ve already tried my smoked chicken salad with strawberries or the strawberry halloumi salad, this is another easy strawberry salad you’ll want to add to your collection. It comes together in just a few minutes and is perfect for lunch, a light dinner or as a colorful side dish at a barbecue.
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Tip from Simone
Don’t skip the mint! It might seem like a small addition, but it really brings all the flavors together. Combined with the sweet strawberries and salty feta, it makes this simple salad taste extra fresh.
Recipe Ingredients
For making this strawberry feta salad you’ll need the following:
- Strawberries – ripe, sweet strawberries are the star of this salad. Outside the season, peaches or nectarines are a lovely alternative.
- Feta – the salty, crumbly feta balances the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly. Goat’s cheese also works really well.
- Arugula – adds a lovely peppery bite. Baby spinach or mixed salad leaves are great substitutes.
- Fresh mint – gives the salad a bright, summery flavor. Basil is another delicious option.
- Olive oil – use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the dressing.
- Sweet vinegar – I like using a fig balsamic or another slightly sweet vinegar. A balsamic glaze also works well.
- Lemon juice – optional, but perfect if you’d like a little extra freshness in the dressing.
How To Make Strawberry Feta Salad
Wash and hull the strawberries and cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Place the strawberries, arugula, crumbled feta and fresh mint leaves in a large serving bowl.
Whisk together the olive oil and sweet vinegar. Taste the dressing and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed. If you’d like a little more acidity, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss everything together.
This salad is delicious on its own, but it also pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, salmon or some crusty sourdough bread.
Storage
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, especially after the dressing has been added.
If you’re preparing it ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. I would also preferably keep the feta separate as it might otherwise take on the color of the strawberries.
Freezing is not recommended.
FAQ Strawberry Feta Salad
Yes. Prepare all the ingredients ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving to keep the arugula fresh.
I absolutely love real Greek feta and I tend to stay away from the fake ‘white cheese’. In Europe feta can only be called feta if it is real feta, but not sure how the rules in the rest of the world are. Technically any will work.
Absolutely. Baby spinach, mixed salad leaves or even little gem lettuce all work well.
It’s perfect alongside grilled meat, fish or as part of a summer barbecue. For a more filling lunch, add grilled chicken, avocado or a handful of toasted walnuts.
Definitely! Toasted pistachios, pecans or walnuts add a lovely crunch and make the salad even more satisfying.
More Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 150 grams strawberries hulled and chopped in half or quarters depending on size
- 50 grams feta crumbled
- 1 handful arugula
- 1-2 sprigs mint leaves picked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sweet vinegar
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Clean and hul the strawberries and then put them into a bowl, together with the arugula, feta and mint.
- Combine the olive oil and the vinegar together, season to taste and sprinkle over the salad. You can add a little lemon juice if the dressing needs a bit of acidity.
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
