Pacific Northwest Strawberry Goat Cheese Pine Nut Salad
Bright, fresh, and brimming with flavor, the Pacific Northwest Strawberry Goat Cheese Pine Nut Salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty goodness. This stunning salad features crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the delightful crunch of toasted pine nuts, all tied together with a honey-sweetened balsamic vinaigrette. Accented with thin slices of red onion for a subtle bite, this salad is both visually vibrant and palate-pleasing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an elegant yet effortless dish that's perfect as a light appetizer or a standout side for your next gathering. Ideal for showcasing seasonal strawberries and Northwest-inspired flavors, this salad is a fresh take on refined simplicity that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Hull the strawberries and slice them into thin slices. Set aside.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and set aside.
Thinly slice the small red onion into half-moon slices. Add to the salad bowl.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the sliced strawberries, goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts to the salad bowl with the greens and onions.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients without crushing the strawberries or goat cheese.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1382 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
