Baby Greens w/ Strawberries, Almonds, Feta and Red Pepper Vinaigrette
1½ oz. roasted bell peppers, peeled and seeded
6 tbs. pure olive oil (not EVOO)
3 tbs. honey
5 tbs. Zinfandel vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
8-10 cups baby mixed greens
16 to 20 basil leaves, torn
4 oz. Marcona almonds, toasted
6 oz. strawberries, sliced thick
2 oz. feta cheese
1 tbs. aged balsamic vinegar
- In a blender, puree red pepper, olive oil, honey and vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and ppepper.Pour through a chinois, or fine-mesh strainer and then set aside.
- Place greens, torn basil,almonds and strawberries in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with desired amount of dressing (¼ cup is sufficient) ans toss to coat. You wil have some dressing left over.
- Divide salad mixture among 4 chilled plates, and arrange some berries and almonds around the outside of each salad. Top each salad with ½ oz. of crumbled feta cheese. Finish with a drizzle of aged balsamic.
