In a bowl or mason jar, add all the ingredients listed under Balsamic Vinaigrette section.
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar, 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, ½-1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, Brown Sugar/Jaggery Powder
Mix nicely with a whisk or close the lid of the jar (if using mason jar)and shake it vigorously.
Make Salad
Wash nicely and pat dry the strawberries with a paper tissue or kitchen towel.
200 gm Strawberries(Hulled and Sliced)
Cut the green tops (hull the strawberries ) and slice as preferred
Peel and slice kiwi.
1 Kiwi
Place sliced strawberries, kiwi, greens in a mixing bowl.
2-3 Cups Packed Mixed Salad Greens
Add the vinaigrette mix lightly, top with chia seeds and feta cheese.
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese, 1 tsp Chia Seeds
Enjoy juicy and crunchy salad.
Notes
Substitutes for the ingredients and Optional Ad-onsSalad Greens-Add your choice of salad greens. Baby Kale or a bag of Spring Greens mix, any other variety of Lettuce.Seeds and Nuts-Roasted Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Cashew nuts , Pine nuts,Pumpkin, Roasted Flax Seeds are great options to add the crunch.Cheese- Goat Cheese or Blue Cheese. Herbed cheese taste great in salads.Protein- Herbed Paneer/Indian Cottage Cheese cubes, lightly sauteed tofu or any grilled meat of your choice is perfect to add in the salad.Croutons or toasted bread /herbed crunchy bagel bites for the additional crunch. Add it just before serving the salad.Others- Olives, pickled Jalapenos, Red Bell PepperSubstitutes for the Vinaigrette IngredientsSkip Balsamic Vinegar if you can't source it and add any good plant based vinegar. I love using apple cider and pomegranate. Get more classy with Red Wine Vinegar!!Freshly squeezed Lemon juice or Orange juice also works well in the recipe.Substitute Maple Sugar , Brown Sugar/Coconut Sugar for Jaggery powder(Vegans). Non-Vegans can also use Honey.
Optional Add ons in the vinaigrette-
Add some dried herbs like rosemary or oregano.Dijon Mustard,Minced Garlic,Finely chopped Shallots/Onions