Summer Strawberry Salad
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of Summer Strawberry Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that's perfect for warm-weather dining. This eye-catching salad features a medley of crisp mixed greens paired with juicy, sun-ripened strawberries, tangy crumbled goat cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted almond slices. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle bite, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—crafted with honey, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil—ties everything together with its sweet and tangy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is the ultimate combination of easy preparation and gourmet appeal. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or looking for a light, flavorful lunch, this Summer Strawberry Salad is guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 5 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 0.33 cups toasted almond slices
- 0.25 cups red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the strawberries. Slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and set them aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
Prepare the balsamic dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Summer Strawberry Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*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.
