Spring Mix Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
A simple recipe for a fresh spring salad combining crisp greens, sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and a light balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups spring mix greens
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- For the Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Wash and dry the spring mix greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, and pecans to the bowl with the greens. If using, add the thinly sliced red onion.
- Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until all components are lightly coated.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Select strawberries that are deep red and firm for the best flavor.
- For a richer flavor, lightly toast the nuts before adding them to the salad.
- You can substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese if preferred.
- If you want a thicker dressing, reduce the amount of olive oil slightly.
- Prepare the dressing and chop the strawberries up to 4 hours ahead of time; store separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25