Strawberry Fields Salad (Printable version)

Sweet strawberries meet crisp greens and tangy goat cheese in this refreshing 15-minute dish with homemade balsamic dressing.

# What you'll need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, and romaine)
02 - 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
05 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Balsamic Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, goat cheese, toasted nuts, and basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combo hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes flat
  • People always ask for the recipe at potlucks
02 -
  • This salad does not sit well once dressed. The greens get soggy within an hour.
  • Room temperature goat cheese crumbles better than cold from the fridge.
  • The dressing can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the fridge.
03 -
  • Buy strawberries at the peak of season and taste one before adding them to the salad
  • If making ahead, keep the dressing and nuts separate until serving time

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