CTbites Team 

Strawberry Salad with Feta, Avocado and Toasted AlmondsIt’s strawberry season here in New England, which means a full-on strawberry frenzy in the kitchen for us here at CTbites. Watson’s Catering and Events has created this easy and delicious summer salad. If you still have a quart of strawberries leftover from your strawberry-picking adventures, this is where you’ll want to put them to work.

Strawberry Salad with Feta, Avocado and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons Dijon vinaigrette

1 teaspoon agave nectar

1 small shallot, minced

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper

12 cups butter lettuce (3 small heads)

1 quart strawberries, halved or

quartered depending size

2 ripe avocados, cubed

4 ounces crumbled feta (1 cup)

1 cup toasted almonds

Directions:

1. In a small bowl stir together the mustard, agave, shallot and vinegar. Stir in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

2. Put the lettuce in a large bowl. Add strawberries, avocado, feta and almonds. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, gently toss well and serve.