Strawberry Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Description
Garnish salad with 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds or toasted pistachio nuts. Mix a small amount of snipped chives or fresh herbs such as chervil, mint or basil into watercress.

Ingredients

 * 4 – 8 cups watercress
 * 4 pounds California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
 * 12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Balsamic Vinaigrette

 * ½ cup balsamic vinegar
 * ¾ cups extra virgin olive oil
 * salt and black pepper as needed

Directions

 * 1) For each serving, to order: toss 2 cups watercress with 1½ teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette.
 * 2) Dress ¼ cup strawberries with ½ teaspoon vinaigrette and arrange on greens; top with 2 tablespoons feta cheese.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

 * 1) In small saucepan, simmer vinegar until reduced by half.
 * 2) In bowl, whisk oil and vinegar together.
 * 3) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 4) Yield: 1 cup