Strawberry, Walnut & Feta Salad with Lirah Balsamic Dressing

 

This salad is a mix of sweet and tangy but the real appeal is it’s colourful array of ingredients. Perfect to serve at a Summer BBQ or to enjoy as a tasty work lunch! Just keep your dressing separate and add just before you’re ready to eat.

 

Ingredients

• 1 large packet of mixed green leaves
• ½ small red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• ½ cup slivered walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 250g strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 200g feta cheese, crumbled

 

Lirah Aged Balsamic Dressing

• ¼ Lirah Gourmet Aged Balsamic
• 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small French onion, finely diced
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup olive oil

 

Method

 

1. Combine Lirah Gourmet Aged Balsamic and all other dressing ingredients, except olive oil, in a small food processor. Pulse until blended then, at low speed, slowly pour in olive oil and blend until well combined. Set aside.
2. Arrange salad ingredients over a serving platter and drizzle with dressing just prior to serving.

 

Note: Turn this salad into a meal with the addition of some grilled chicken pieces.