Spring Greens Strawberries Goat Cheese (Printable View)
Tender spring greens with strawberries, goat cheese, nuts, and a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 5 oz spring greens mix (baby spinach, arugula, and/or baby lettuces)
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
04 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add spring greens mix, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted nuts.
03 - Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top and serve immediately while greens are crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like sunshine on a plate and somehow makes even regular Tuesday dinner feel special
- The sweet and tangy combination works like magic every single time
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- I learned the hard way that adding the dressing too far in advance makes everything soggy and sad so wait until the very last minute
- Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how the flavors come together
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- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing because water on the leaves prevents the dressing from sticking properly
- Taste your strawberries first and adjust the honey in the dressing accordingly because some berries are sweeter than others