Spring Greens Strawberries Goat Cheese (Printable version)

Tender spring greens combined with strawberries, goat cheese, nuts, and a light balsamic dressing.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine spring greens, strawberries, red onion, and nuts.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and tangy flavors balance perfectly without any heavy dressing weighing it down
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • The dressing tastes better if you let it sit for ten minutes so the flavors can meld together
  • Only dress what you plan to eat because leftover salad will become soggy within an hour
03 -
  • Wash and dry your greens thoroughly so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves instead of sliding right off
  • Let the sliced strawberries sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before assembling to maximize their natural sweetness

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