Vegan Summer Salad with Strawberries, Feta and Balsamic Greens
by Olivia Biermann
on May 28, 2021 (updated Feb 13, 2026)
This Vegan Summer Salad with Strawberries, Feta and Balsamic Greens is the perfect side dish for a BBQ, outdoor picnic or dinner at home, enjoyed on the patio. It’s also a wonderful side dish for date night! With mixed greens, a burst of sweet strawberries in each bite, tangy dairy-free feta, onions and balsamic dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit!
And if it’s not summer where you are, you can at least pretend it is with this vibrant and flavourful salad! It’s the perfect dish to pair with your favourite vegan pasta, plant-based meat alternative (like tofu!), or a grain bowl.
Want to make this salad your main dish?
Add Crispy tofu, baked tempeh, seitan chunks, roasted chickpeas, or your favourite store bought vegan chicken product would be lovely on it. Try our easy vegan chicken recipe if you want to make your own. For starches, try cooked quinoa, couscous, farro, or your favourite grain. Roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes are also a good option!
How to Store
Like most salads, this dish is best eaten the first day. Undressed salad may be kept for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator, though the delicate greens and cut strawberries will deteriorate the quickest.
It’s best to keep the whole elements on hand and assemble the salad each day you’d like to eat it. Luckily this recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make!
Why you’ll love this salad
- Goes with anything. This light side salad is very flavourful and yet it will still go with just about anything. Pair it with a pasta dish like this vegan red wine pasta or anything else you enjoy. If you’d like to make this salad a meal, add baked tofu or crunchy roasted chickpeas and you could even add some cooked quinoa or couscous to make it more satisfying.
- Simple and fresh ingredients. Vibrant and delicious, this vegan summer salad is a celebration of summer flavours. From the juicy strawberries to the peppery arugula and crunchy onion, everyone will love the flavours and textures in this salad.
- Enjoy any time of the year! Luckily, you can find the fresh produce in this vegan summer salad year round. While strawberries are best in the summer, this salad packs enough flavour to make up for less flavourful fruit. This salad would be a great choice for date night, especially when paired with another romantic dish.
Vegan Summer Salad with Strawberries, Feta and Balsamic Greens
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings as a side
Description
Ingredients
- 2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
- 2 cups lightly packed arugula
- 10 strawberries, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
- ¼ cup crumbled vegan feta (I used VioLife)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add greens to a large platter or serving bowl. Top with strawberries, onion and feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle dressing on salad, and toss to coat. Serve.
Notes
- If you don’t have strawberries or just want to try something different, try other juicy summer fruits like sliced peaches or nectarines, whole blueberries, diced pineapple or mango, or any other fruit you enjoy.
