Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries (Printable View)

Bright blend of strawberries, avocado, greens, and tangy feta dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 6 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, or lettuce)

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 large avocado, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Protein

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

→ Cheese

09 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes. Transfer to ice water to cool completely, then peel and quarter.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Arrange spring greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
04 - Neatly arrange strawberries, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in rows or sections over the greens.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the arranged ingredients.
06 - Drizzle with prepared vinaigrette just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, perfect for when you want something that feels fancy but tastes like you barely tried.
  • Those strawberries turn something ordinary into a conversation starter, sweet and tart doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble right before eating, which means less last-minute chaos.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad too far in advance, or the greens will start to wilt and the avocado will oxidize, which I learned the hard way when I prepped everything an hour early.
  • The key to this tasting special is using the freshest ingredients you can find, not fancy techniques, so go to a farmers market if you can and taste as you build.
03 -
  • A perfectly ripe avocado is worth waiting for, so buy it a day or two before you make this and store it in a paper bag at room temperature.
  • If strawberries are bland at your market, taste one before buying, and don't hesitate to use frozen ones thawed if the fresh ones don't have flavor.
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