Strawberry Salad with Zip
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Salad with Zip! Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The addition of finely chopped mint leaves brings a pop of freshness, while a zesty citrus vinaigrette made with orange juice, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties it all together with a bright, tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or an elegant starter, this show-stopping salad is as flavorful as it is beautiful. Ideal for spring and summer gatherings, Strawberry Salad with Zip is your go-to recipe for fresh, seasonal ingredients and effortless sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fresh strawberries and pat them dry. Hull the strawberries and slice them into thin slices.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and sliced strawberries.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool, then add them to the salad.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad for added freshness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.9 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*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.
