Strawberry Fields Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh strawberries, crisp greens, and creamy goat cheese with a zesty balsamic dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, and 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 Dressing

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 - Place mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, goat cheese, toasted nuts, and basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Plate the salad and serve while greens are crisp and strawberries are fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey balsamic dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it right before serving so it stays crisp and fresh
02 -
  • Never dress this salad ahead of time or the strawberries will weep and the greens will get sad and wilted
  • The dressing keeps in the fridge for a week but bring it to room temperature before using so it flows smoothly
03 -
  • Cold goat cheese crumbles better so leave it in the fridge until the last minute
  • Strawberries taste more flavorful at room temperature so let them sit out for 20 minutes before serving

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