Strawberry Fields Salad (Printable Version)
Fresh strawberries and mixed greens with goat cheese, toasted nuts, and honey balsamic dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, 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 Vinaigrette
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, goat cheese, toasted nuts, and fresh basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging delicate greens.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
- The sweet and tangy combination makes ordinary greens feel special
02 -
- Dressing this salad too early makes everything wilt quickly
- The berries need to be completely dry or the dressing slides right off
03 -
- Toasting nuts in a dry pan takes three minutes and elevates the entire dish
- Room temperature ingredients absorb dressing better than cold ones