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.