Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Ingredients:

• ¼  cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped

• 2 small garlic cloves, peeled

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ cup olive oil

• 1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn

• ½ small red onion, peeled, cut into ½ inch-wide slivers

• ¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

The dressing: Place the balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.

The salad: Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

Makes 6 servings.