Mixed Greens Salad with Herbs, Strawberries, Quinoa and Feta 

This is my favorite spring salad. The bright flavors, pop of color just inspire, nevermind the mouthwatering deliciousness of all the textures and tastes.

Salad Ingredients

2 boxes mixed greens with herbs (or bags, I buy the boxed versions when I’m serving a crowd)

1 small purple onion – julienned

1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced

3-4 hearts of palm, sliced

3 Persian cucumbers sliced

10-12 ripe strawberries, sliced

1 cup tri-colored quinoa (cooked according to package instructions) – cooled

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup (or to taste) crumbed French feta cheese (I like Valbreso)

Directions

Place all ingredients in a mason jar or similar container with tight lid. Shake vigorously.

The salad dressing can be doubled (quadrupled) if more dressing is desired.

Honey Balsamic Dressing Ingredients

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

4 basil leaves, chiffonaded

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 cup – 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste