Strawberry Feta Salad

Some of the best salads are born when I rummage through the fridge and toss a few odds and ends into a bowl of greens.  That’s how this Strawberry Feta Salad came to be.

I had a few strawberries, a few grapes, the last of a package of feta cheese that needed to be used up, and some leftover toasted walnuts.  I tossed it with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing that I’d made a few days earlier and I’d created a salad sensation.

This is one of the best strawberry salad recipes ever.  Juicy, sweet strawberries are the perfect compliment to crisp grapes, salty feta cheese and toasty walnuts.  The tangy, sweet balsamic dressing brings it all together for a salad that will appeal to the pickiest eaters.

I don’t know anyone that can resist a colorful salad brimming with some of summer’s best fruit!

This recipe is more of a side dish or lunch, but if you’re looking for a loaded salad to make a satisfying meal, be sure to try my strawberry fields salad!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• This Strawberry and Feta Salad is brimming with sweet summer fruit, creamy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet, tangy balsamic dressing brings it all together.
• It comes together in about 15 minutes and the walnuts and dressing may be prepped in advance.
• It can be easily customized to include ingredients that you have on hand or to suit special diets.

Recipe ingredients

• Lettuce. Sub the spring mix for baby spinach, arugula or even massaged kale.
• Strawberries. Use ripe, fresh strawberries for maximum flavor.
• Grapes. Use red or green seedless grapes.
• Feta cheese. Sub the feta cheese with goat cheese, or omit entirely to make this strawberry salad dairy-free and vegan.
• Walnuts. Sub with almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds or pepitas.
• Dressing. My balsamic vinaigrette dressing adds a delicious sweet, tangy flavor. Sub with your favorite store bought brand if desired.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.

How to make strawberry summer salad

This easy strawberry summer salad comes together in mere minutes, and some of the prep can be done ahead of time.

Pro tip: Toast the walnuts and prepare the dressing up to a few days in advance.

See the recipe card below for full instructions.

• Toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant, stirring often.
• Prep your ingredients.
• Place the lettuce, strawberries, grapes, feta cheese and walnuts in a large bowl, then toss with enough dressing to coat.

Serving suggestions

This strawberry walnut feta salad can be served a number of ways!

• It makes a great summer side dish alongside grilled pork tenderloin or grilled chicken thighs.
• Serve with grilled burgers or slow cooker bbq pulled chicken sandwiches for a casual meal.
• It’s perfect for lunch or dinner topped with air fryer chicken breast or air fryer shrimp.

Recipe notes

• Pro tip: Toast the walnuts and prepare the dressing up to a few days in advance.
• For best results, serve this strawberry feta salad immediately to avoid wilting.
• Feta cheese may be substituted with goat cheese, bleu cheese or gorgonzola cheese, or omit the cheese entirely to make this recipe vegan.