Spring Greens Strawberries Goat Cheese (Printable Version)

Crisp spring greens combined with sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty balsamic dressing.

# What You Need:

01 - 6 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, frisée)

02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

03 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

04 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

07 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

08 - 1 teaspoon honey

09 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside.

02 - Place spring greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, and toasted nuts in a large salad bowl.

03 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.

04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top. Serve immediately to maintain crisp texture.

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The sweet strawberries and tangy goat cheese create this incredible flavor contrast that keeps every bite interesting
It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
The dressing perfectly balances everything without overwhelming the delicate spring greens

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Dont dress the salad until youre ready to serve or the greens will get sad and soggy pretty quickly
The goat cheese is best sprinkled on last because it can break down into the dressing if tossed too much
Toasting the nuts yourself is absolutely worth the extra 2 minutes it transforms them completely

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Use a salad spinner to thoroughly dry your greens after washing, or the dressing will slide right off
Let your strawberries come to room temperature before serving, their natural sweetness really shines through