Spinach Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Spinach Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese Bruschetta, a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Fresh baby spinach serves as the tender base for juicy sliced strawberries, thinly shaved red onion, and crunchy toasted almonds, all brought together with a homemade balsamic honey vinaigrette. The star of the plate is the golden, crispy bruschetta topped with creamy, tangy goat cheese, lightly infused with the warmth of fresh garlic. This recipe is not only visually stunning but also a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that complement each other beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an elegant and delicious option for light lunches, gatherings, or as a side dish for dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 whole Baguette
- 5 ounces Goat cheese (for bruschetta)
- 1 whole Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for bruschetta)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and pat dry baby spinach leaves. Hull and slice strawberries thinly. Thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
5. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange them on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp.
7. Once toasted, lightly rub the surface of each slice with the peeled garlic clove for added flavor.
8. Spread goat cheese evenly on each toasted baguette slice.
9. In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onions, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
10. Drizzle the salad with the balsamic dressing and toss gently to combine.
11. Serve the spinach and strawberry salad alongside the goat cheese bruschetta. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.0 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.0 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 3898 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.8 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.2 g | ||
| Protein | 102.1 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 950 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2215 mg | 47% | |
*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.
