Ingredients:

  • 1 pint (approx. 350g) Fresh, firm Strawberries
  • 1 large (approx. 300g) English Cucumber
  • ¼ small Red Onion (approx. 25g), thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (10g) Fresh Mint Leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups (60g) Baby Spinach or Mixed Greens (Optional base)
  • ½ cup (100g) Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Produce: Wash and dry all greens and berries thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters or halves, depending on size. Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice thinly into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion; soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes to temper the sharpness, then drain well.
  2. Make the Vinaigrette: In a jar, combine the olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified. Alternatively, whisk ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Assemble the Greens (Optional): If using spinach or mixed greens, place them gently in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Combine Main Ingredients: Add the sliced strawberries, cucumber, and tempered red onion to the bowl.
  5. Dress Lightly: Pour about three-quarters of the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until just coated. Do not over-mix.
  6. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint and crumbled feta over the top. Drizzle any remaining dressing over the feta just before serving. Serve immediately.