Berry, Bacon and Tomato Salad
This summer salad is full of color and flavor!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1½ teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
SALAD:
- 5 cups (10 ounces) baby spring mix
- 4 ounces feta cheese block, crumbled
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup halved yellow cherry tomatoes
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
PREPARE THE VINAIGRETTE:
- To a blender jar, add the red wine vinegar, shallot, honey, Dijon, strawberries and salt. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. With the blender running, gradually drizzle in the oil, processing until the vinaigrette is smooth.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:
- On a large platter, arrange the spring mix, and top with feta, shallot, tomato, bacon and strawberries. Sprinkle with salt. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14.699IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg