This salad is perfect for any summer get-together because it comes together fast and it’s gorgeous. In fact, I included it in my Natasha’s Kitchen Cookbook because I knew you’d love it as much as we do. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
The Best Strawberry Salad Recipe
There’s no denying that summer strawberries taste infinitely better than winter strawberries so when they are at their peak of flavor, we put them to good use. We’re cranking out everything, from Strawberry Lemonade to Strawberry Sauce, and lets forget the famous Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Strawberries have so much more potential than only satisfying the sweet tooth. Putting them into fresh salad for a sweet and savory combination is… everything. This is a great dish to bring to potlucks when the weather finally warms up. This gorgeous Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is refreshing and perfect for your next summer cookout.
Strawberry Salad Video
Watch Natasha assemble this fresh summer Strawberry salad comes together in only a few minutes. You’ll love the contrast of sweet strawberries and toasted almonds, and it also looks divine!
Ingredients for Strawberry Salad
Each ingredient in our delicious Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette adds something special to the salad—sweetness, crunch, creaminess, bite, and richness—which makes for a truly well-balanced and delicious salad with many layers of texture and flavor.
Salad greens – The Crunch – the different textures and colors in the spring mix make it a perfect base for this salad Strawberries – The Sweet – When I make a salad with strawberries, I prefer to slice the fruit to make it easy to fit in each bite, but you can halve or chop if you prefer. Feta cheese – The Creamy – feta cheese is salty and creamy, but you can omit this for a vegan salad option Red onion – The Bite – the perfect way to add a punch of flavor and freshness to the salad. Almonds – The Richness – We toast these in the first step. You can skip this step, but I encourage you to take the extra few minutes. It enhances the nutty flavor and makes the salad so amazing. Dressing ingredients – olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper
How to Make Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
It’s so simple to build this strawberry salad with the dressing in less than 15 minutes.
Swap the Greens – try baby spinach or arugula for a different flavor and texture Use Seasonal Fruit – try raspberries, chopped peaches, blackberries, or mandarin oranges Nuts – Use chopped pistachios, Candied Pecans, or Candied Walnuts in place of almonds Cheese Options – swap feta for milder goat cheese or gorgonzola. You can also use mozzarella pearls. Vinegar – you can substitute the red wine vinegar with balsamic vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, or champaign vinegar, adding them to taste. You can also swap out the dressing completely for a Balsamic Glaze which works especially well if you’re using goat cheese. Make it a Meal – Add protein like shredded or Baked Chicken Breast, or Quinoa to take it from a side dish to a main dish
Toast the Almonds – toss the nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Toss frequently to avoid burning and toast until golden, for about 5 minutes. Make the Dressing – in a small bowl or in a mason jar, whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, dijon, salt and pepper together until combined. Note: You can also make the dressing in a mason jar and shake it up.
What to Serve with Strawberry Salad
This salad is perfectly paired with a protein and crusty bread. Here are a few of our favorite recipes:
Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter Hamburgers Grilled Steak Salmon Skewers Grilled Pork Tenderloin Steak Kabobs Sourdough Bread
This fresh strawberry salad is so pretty on the plate, you’ll want to take a photo of it and share it on social media (just be sure to tag me so I can see it!). But it’s not just beautiful; it tastes as good as it looks. It’s a keeper!
More Summer Strawberry Recipes
If you’re looking for a way to use all those ripe, sweet, juicy strawberries, you won’t want to miss these delicious strawberry recipes:
Summer Strawberries and Cream Eton Mess (A British Dessert) Chocolate Covered Strawberries Easy Strawberry Cake Strawberry Smoothie Strawberry Jello Cake Strawberry Shortcake
Good Things
Speaking of summer, our kids are finally wrapping up school this week and we’re working on our summer bucket list. One of the things on that list is doing active things together as a family. This weekend, we ventured out to the foothills and took a hike with the kids and it was so good for all of us. Admittedly, I have this misconception in my brain that the best adventures require getting on an airplane, but this was such a good reminder that the most beautiful moments can be found in our own backyard. Do you keep a summer bucket list? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments! P.S. Stay tuned for next Friday’s new video recipe for Cherry Clafoutis; a French dessert you won’t want to miss! Loads of Love, – Natasha
