Strawberry Fields Salad (Printable)

Sweet strawberries meet crisp greens and tangy goat cheese in this vibrant salad with honey balsamic dressing.

# What You'll 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 Dressing

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

# Directions:

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 immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory balance hits every single taste bud in the best way possible
  • It looks absolutely stunning on the table like something from a restaurant
  • You can throw it together in 15 minutes flat even on busy weeknights
  • The dressing doubles as a amazing marinade for grilled chicken
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
  • The dressing keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make it ahead
  • Sliced strawberries start releasing juice after about an hour, so prep them last
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner to dry greens completely after washing, wet greens make dressing slide right off
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 2 minutes before serving to let flavors meld
  • Room temperature strawberries have more flavor than cold ones from the fridge

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