Description
Enjoy the freshness of spring with this vibrant Spring Salad with Goat Cheese. A delightful mix of mixed greens, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a zesty balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Mixed Spring Greens:
4 cups,
Goat Cheese (crumbled):
1/2 cup,
Strawberries (hulled and sliced):
1 cup,
Cucumber (thinly sliced):
1/2 cup,
Red Onion (thinly sliced):
1/4 cup,
Walnuts or Pecans (chopped, toasted if desired):
1/4 cup,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons,
Balsamic Vinegar:
1 tablespoon,
Honey:
1 teaspoon,
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, mix spring greens, strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and nuts.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, top with crumbled goat cheese, and serve.
Notes
- You can swap strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for variety.
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or salmon.
- To enhance nut flavor, consider toasting them before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
