Description

A vibrant, refreshing summer salad featuring sweet strawberries, tangy kiwi, creamy feta, and crunchy pistachios tossed in a honey-lime dressing. Perfect as a healthy, gluten-free side for brunches, potlucks, or light meals.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
3–4 large kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
Small handful fresh mint leaves, torn or thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Rinse and gently pat dry the strawberries. Hull and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Peel kiwis and slice into rounds, then cut each round into half-moons.
If strawberries are extra juicy, let them sit on a paper towel for a minute to absorb excess moisture.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste.
In a large salad bowl, gently combine sliced strawberries and kiwi.
Crumble feta cheese over the fruit, add chopped pistachios, and mint leaves if using.
Drizzle the honey-lime dressing evenly over the salad.
Gently toss with a large spoon or tongs until just coated. Avoid overmixing.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowls. Optionally chill for 10-15 minutes.
Garnish with extra pistachios, feta, and mint before serving.

Notes

For best texture, toss salad just before serving. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead. Swap pistachios for pumpkin or sunflower seeds for nut-free. Use maple syrup and plant-based cheese for vegan. Chill briefly before serving for extra freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1 cup per serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 13
Sodium: 320
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 4
Protein: 6

Keywords: strawberry kiwi salad, summer salad, gluten-free, fruit salad, feta, pistachio, honey lime dressing, easy salad, healthy side, vegetarian, brunch, potluck