Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of spring with this delightful salad featuring mixed greens, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Mixed Spring Greens:
6 cups;
Strawberries:
1 cup, hulled and sliced;
Crumbled Goat Cheese:
1/2 cup;
Candied Pecans:
1/4 cup;
Red Onion:
1/4, thinly sliced;
Cucumber:
1/2 cup, sliced;
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons;
Balsamic Vinegar:
1 tablespoon;
Honey:
1 teaspoon;
Dijon Mustard:
1/2 teaspoon;
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon;
Black Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix spring greens, strawberries, goat cheese, pecans, red onion, and cucumber.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately for optimal taste.
Notes
- Try using raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries for a different twist.
- Swap pecans for toasted walnuts or almonds.
- For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
