Recipe for the week of May 5 - 11, 2025

Strawberry Feta Walnut Salad

Check out this amazing recipe from IG's @chefguntas

INGREDIENTS:

Salad:

  • 2 cups strawberries (sliced into quarters)

  • 6 cups baby spinach and arugula mix (washed and dried)

  • Feta cheese crumbles (quantity as desired)

  • Black pepper (for finishing)

  • Caramelized Walnuts:

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 handful walnuts (toasted and chopped)

  • Strawberry Honey Vinaigrette:

  • 2–3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons grain mustard

  • 2–3 tablespoons honey

  • 3–4 strawberries

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • Salt (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Wash and slice 2 cups strawberries into fours. Wash and dry 6 cups mix of baby spinach and arugula.

  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, caramelize 3 tbsp sugar and then add a handful of walnuts and toast the nuts for a few minutes until they are golden brown. Remove on a parchment sheets and let them cool and then chop them.

  3. For the strawberry honey vinaigrette: Blend together the 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp grain mustard, 2-3 tbsp honey , 3-4 strawberries , 1 tsp black pepper and salt to taste. Mix and taste to adjust.

  4. To serve, spread the greens on a plate and top with strawberries, caramelized walnuts , feta cheese crumbles, vinaigrette, and several grinds of black pepper.

Enjoy!

Jim Tinsky