Spring Greens Strawberries Goat Cheese (Printable Version)

Tender spring greens balanced with strawberries, creamy goat cheese, nuts, and a light balsamic dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 5 oz spring greens mix (baby spinach, arugula, and/or baby lettuces)
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
04 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine spring greens, strawberries, red onion, and nuts.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The vinaigrette comes together in seconds and elevates everything it touches
  • It somehow tastes fancy enough for company but casual enough for a Tuesday night
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose that satisfying crunch
  • Save extra vinaigrette in a jar and give it a good shake before using it again
03 -
  • Use a glass jar with a lid to shake your vinaigrette instead of whisking, it comes together faster and stores better
  • Invest in a salad spinner because wet greens will make your dressing slide right off instead of clinging to every leaf

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