Ultimate Fabulous Baby Greens and Strawberry Salad
Elevate your salad game with the "Ultimate Fabulous Baby Greens and Strawberry Salad," a fresh, vibrant dish that's as beautiful as it is nutritious. This recipe combines tender baby greens—like spinach, arugula, or a refreshing mix—with juicy, ripe strawberries and creamy crumbled goat or feta cheese for the ultimate blend of flavors. Toasted almonds add a delightful crunch, while thinly sliced red onions provide a subtle bite. All of this is brought to life with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, perfectly balanced with honey and Dijon mustard for a sweet and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this show-stopping salad is perfect for gatherings, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. Enjoy a medley of textures and flavors that highlight the best of seasonal ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby greens (spinach, arugula, or mixed greens)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 0.5 cup toasted sliced almonds (or your favorite nuts)
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby greens thoroughly. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries, then scatter them evenly over the greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese over the salad.
Add the toasted sliced almonds and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette generously over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure even dressing distribution.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and fabulous dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 493 mg | 10% | |
*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.
