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Strawberry Avocado Harvest Salad with Creamy White Bean Feta Spread Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Avocado Harvest Salad featuring fresh strawberries, cucumbers, avocado, walnuts, and chives served over a smooth and creamy white bean feta spread, all lightly dressed with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a healthy, colorful, and flavorful meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 6 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium avocados, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

White Bean Feta Spread

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 7 ounces feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey

Garnishes (optional)

  • Extra chopped walnuts
  • Additional chives
  • Extra feta crumbles
  • Honey drizzle
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the White Bean Feta Spread: In a food processor or blender, combine the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, feta cheese, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 tablespoons honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
  2. Make the Poppy Seed Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and poppy seeds until well combined and emulsified.
  3. Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter or individual plates, spread a generous layer of the white bean feta spread as the base. Arrange the sliced strawberries, thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, and diced avocado evenly over the spread.
  4. Add Walnuts and Chives: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and fresh chives evenly over the salad.
  5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared poppy seed dressing lightly over the salad components, ensuring balanced coverage but not drowning the ingredients.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with extra chopped walnuts, additional chives, feta crumbles, a light honey drizzle, and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for freshness and best texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushy texture.
  • For more crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding.
  • The white bean feta spread can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
  • Adjust honey quantity in the dressing depending on your preferred sweetness.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor in the spread.
  • This salad is best served fresh to maintain the texture of strawberries and avocado.

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