Seductively Summer Salad (another name for Strawberry Salad hehehe)

Strawberry Salad with caramelized onions.

Yes, I would go so far as to say this salad is borderline sensual. Think of chocolate in in a bowl...with more healthy benefits of course. Now that Utah is FINALLY seeing some tale tells of spring, what a great way to welcome the warm weather with a divinely cool and crisp salad. Not to mention treat my tired worn out body. More to THAT story later. Anyway, this little number is quick and easy and a LOVELY salad to accompany your summer dinners. Or toss in some shrimp or chicken and make a nifty light lunch.

So, here is how to make this wonderful berry laden salad.

Start out by making your dressing. Blend together the following ingredients:

1/4 cup honey

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste. I normally add a tad more)

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons olive oil

Now, warm up on medium heat 2ish teaspoons butter in a small frying pan. While butter is warming, slice 4-5 slices of a red onion (about 1/3 cups total). Or more of course if you like em :) Cook them on medium low heat stirring once in a while until they are nice, soft, and caramelized.

Now, if you were prepared, you would have already bought slivered almonds....I of course, only have whole raw almonds. Easily remedied with patience and a sharp knife. Now, in another pan, or the same pan you cooked the onions in (washed of course). Heat slivered almonds on medium tossing frequently until they are toasted. About 5 or so minutes. Not much longer. Here is another OR....or you could get yourself some pre-toasted and candied almonds and use those instead. Me being uber tired...I choose to not drag my tired butt to the store and just use what I had in the house ;)

Now the rest is pretty darned easy. Fill a salad bowl with roughly chopped romaine lettuce (about 3-4 cups worth). Top with 1 cups worth sliced fresh strawberries, and 1/3 cup feta cheese.

How easy is that? Drizzle some of that dark and luscious vinaigrette on top and enjoy :)

Recipe:

Strawberry Salad with Caramelized Onions

Vinaigrette

1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste. I normally add a tad more)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil

Salad
4-5 cups romaine roughly chopped
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/3 cup feta cheese

This recipe is featured on the Gluten Free Homemaker's Gluten Free Wendesdays