Spring Mix Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
You can make this fresh salad quickly using spring mix greens, sweet strawberries, and tangy goat cheese. It pairs well with a simple vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz spring mix greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- For Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil
- For Dressing: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- For Dressing: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- For Dressing: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- For Dressing: Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Wash and dry the spring mix greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted nuts (if using) to the bowl with the greens.
- If using, gently toss the red onion slices with the greens.
- Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients lightly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute the balsamic vinegar with a lemon juice and poppy seed dressing.
- If you do not have goat cheese, feta cheese works as a good substitute.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 25