Spring Greens Strawberries Goat Cheese (Printable View)

Crisp spring greens combined with strawberries, goat cheese, nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 6 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, frisée)

02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

04 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

07 - 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

08 - 1 tsp honey

09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.

02 - Place spring greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, and toasted nuts in a large salad bowl.

03 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.

04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top. Serve immediately to maintain crispness.

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The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy goat cheese creates that perfect balance that makes people ask for seconds
Everything can be prepped ahead except the final toss, making it ideal for entertaining

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Never dress a salad with goat cheese too far in advance or the creamy pieces will disappear into the greens
Strawberries continue to release juice once cut, so slice them right before serving to keep everything crisp

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Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, as water on the leaves prevents the dressing from coating properly
Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if you have time, as the flavors meld and mellow