Fresh Strawberry Feta Salad
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You are going to fall head over heels for this refreshing Strawberry Feta Salad. Packed with sweet strawberries, fresh greens, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta crumbles, this salad recipe is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for a fresh side salad, a light lunch, or an easy main course during those warmer months, this scrumptious strawberry walnut salad recipe has got you covered!
How To Make A Salad With Strawberries and Walnuts
This is the perfect spring salad to make when the strawberries are ripe and in season. This fresh salad is great for picnics or as a side to smokey grilled meats. Depending on the season you’re in or what’s available, I’ve included some variations below to enjoy this salad all year long!
The exact amounts for this strawberry and walnut salad will be listed on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Romaine lettuce– for a nice mellow green that doesn’t compete with the other flavors of the salad. Iceberg or butter lettuce would be nice, too.
Baby arugula- the bitter, tender greens add an additional texture and flavor combination to the base of this salad. If you’re not a fan of arugula, you can use baby spinach, thinly sliced kale, or all romaine lettuce. Choose whatever your family loves most!
Red onion- thinly sliced onion will add a welcomed bite and spiciness to the mix. If you’re not a big fan of onion, you can a bell pepper instead or green onions for a milder bite.
Fresh strawberries– Choose ripe, in-season strawberries that are fragrant, bright red, and plump. Their sweetness balances the bitter greens, tangy feta, and onions.
If you’re making this salad in the colder weather months, this salad is delicious with oranges and pears, or if you want to make a fall version with apples, try my Apple Walnut Salad.
Toasted walnuts- The walnuts are for adding crunch and extra texture to the salad. You can also use candied walnuts, or toasted pecans. You can even buy already toasted walnuts to save yourself a step!
Feta cheese- The creaminess and the saltiness from the cheese is DIVINE when combined with sweet, juicy strawberries. You can use goat cheese instead of feta cheese if you prefer!
Salad dressing- I love a tangy maple balsamic dressing or a creamy poppy seed dressing for this tasty salad.
Tip: To make this salad even easier, grab a ready-to-go spring mix blend from the store. This is a great choice if you don’t want to buy greens individually. You’ll need 8 ounces (about 5 cups) for this recipe.
Instructions
Start by toasting the walnuts. Add the nuts to a dry skillet in a single layer. Cook over medium high heat until the walnuts smell nutty and have a little browning on the outside, about 6 minutes.
If the walnuts start to brown too quickly, turn the heat down to medium heat. Once toasted, set the walnuts aside to cool.
Wash the greens and strawberries and dry them really well. Slice the strawberries in half and quarter any super large berries.
Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and gently toss until all the greens, onions, berries, nuts, and feta are fully incorporated and well distributed.
Divide the salad into four large portions for a main course or 6-8 smaller portions for a side dish.
Dress with the salad dressing of your choice and enjoy.
Serving your salad
This salad makes four hearty portions to serve as a main dish or six smaller portions for side salads. This salad goes beautifully alongside some herby grilled chicken breasts, or Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs, or a rich and lemony baked cod.
FAQs
Yes! Combine the greens, onions, walnuts, and feta and portion out into individual containers. Keep the dressing and the sliced strawberries in separate containers and add to the salad at serving time.
Absolutely! You can swap out the walnuts for croutons, sunflower seeds, or roasted pepitas. Or feel free to leave them out entirely!
Yes! This salad is ok to sit out for an hour or two indoors. If you’re serving this at a summer BBQ, keep it cold until you arrive at the event, and make sure the salad is not sitting out in the sun! I’d leave it out for about an hour for serving and store any leftovers in a cooler until you can bring it home.
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Strawberry and Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups baby arugula or spinach whole leaves
- 1/4 of a medium sized red onion 3 oz, thinly sliced
- 2 cups walnuts whole
- 6 oz of feta cheese crumbled
- 16 oz of fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Add the walnuts to a dry skillet in a single layer and cook over medium high heat until the walnuts are browned and smell nutty, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Wash the greens and strawberries and dry really well. Slice the strawberries in half and quarter any super large berries.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and gently mix until all the greens, onions, berries, nuts, and feta are incorporated and well distributed.
- Divide the salad into four large portions for a main course or 6-8 smaller portions for a side dish.
- Dress with the salad dressing of your choice and enjoy. I recommend a balsamic vinaigrette or a poppy seed dressing.
