Ingredients and Weight:
- Strawberries: 500g
- Salad greens (such as romaine lettuce): 2 heads
- Feta cheese: 100g
- Red onion: 1 small
- Cucumber: 1 medium
- Walnuts: 50g (chopped)
- Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes (if you want to warm the walnuts lightly)
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare all the ingredients.
- Clean and wash the salad greens, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens with strawberries, cucumber slices, and chopped red onion.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
- Mix the mayonnaise with a little salt and pepper, and pour over the salad.
- Toss gently to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- If desired, warm the chopped walnuts lightly in a pan for a few minutes to enhance their flavor and add them to the salad.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the calorie count may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
- Calories: Approx. 350 per serving (based on average values)
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fresh and fruity taste, with a creamy feta cheese and mayonnaise dressing.
- The combination of sweet strawberries and crunchy walnuts provides a delightful contrast in texture and flavor.
- A popular American-style salad that is both refreshing and hearty.
User Comments:
- "This salad is so fresh and tasty! The combination of flavors is perfect." - John Doe, New York
- "The addition of walnuts takes this salad to another level. It's delicious." - Jane Smith, California
- "A great dish for summer. The strawberry flavor is so refreshing." - Michael Johnson, Texas
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh strawberries for best results. If not in season, frozen strawberries can be used but their flavor may not be as strong.
- Adjust the mayonnaise quantity based on your preference for a creamier or lighter dressing.
- If you want to enhance the flavor of the walnuts, lightly toast them before adding to the salad.
