Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the washed and dried spinach, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted chopped pecans.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Just before serving, pour the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Divide the salad among four plates. Garnish each serving with crumbled goat cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the washed and dried spinach, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted chopped pecans.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Just before serving, pour the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Divide the salad among four plates. Garnish each serving with crumbled goat cheese.
⏱️ 2 min