Springtime Salad with Strawberries
Brighten up your table with this delightful Springtime Salad with Strawberries—a vibrant medley of fresh, mixed greens, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds. This refreshing salad is elevated by a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette that's both tangy and sweet, perfectly complementing the natural sweetness of the fruit and the richness of the cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is an easy way to celebrate spring’s bounty while impressing your guests or enjoying a light, elegant meal for yourself. Ideal as a side dish or a main course, this strawberry salad is a perfect choice for spring gatherings, brunches, or everyday dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the fresh strawberries. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and sprinkle it evenly over the salad.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and aromatic. Let them cool slightly, then sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the honey-balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional sliced strawberries or almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*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.
