Strawberry Granola Salad
- Serves 6
- Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 5 mins
A berry good way to start the day! Strawberries and crunchy granola make a pretty great team. Whip up this simple strawberry granola salad for an easy breakfast, brunch or fresh snack. In partnership with 5+ A Day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups strawberries, sliced
- 5 cups baby spinach or rocket
- ½ cucumber, sliced and halved
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 shallot, finely sliced
- Handful of fresh basil
Granola
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 6 tablespoons oats
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Method
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the sunflower seeds and oats and toss. cook for 2-3 minutes or until they begins to toast. Drizzle in the honey. Toss and stir together. Turn off the heat and spread granola on a plate until cooled.
Place the greens in a large bowl. Add the strawberries, cucumbers, shallots, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients. Top salad with basil leaves, granola and drizzle with dressing.