Strawberry Fields Salad (Print View)
Sweet strawberries meet crisp greens and creamy goat cheese in this vibrant 15-minute salad.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
02 - 1 pint (2 cups) 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 (optional)
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Place mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted nuts, and torn basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
- The contrast of sweet strawberries and creamy cheese makes every bite interesting
- You can prep everything ahead and toss it at the last minute for effortless entertaining
02 -
- Dress this salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their happy crunch
- Room temperature strawberries have way more flavor than cold ones from the fridge
- The dressing makes more than you need so save the rest in the fridge for tomorrow
03 -
- Invest in good balsamic vinegar since the dressing relies on just a few ingredients
- Toast your nuts in advance and store them in an airtight container for last minute meals