Strawberry Fields Salad (Printable)

Sweet strawberries meet crisp greens and creamy goat cheese in this vibrant 15-minute dish with tangy 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, 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 - Combine mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted nuts, and fresh basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, emulsify olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended and smooth.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing delicate greens.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way creamy goat cheese tames the sharp bite of red onion feels like discovering a secret handshake between ingredients
  • Fifteen minutes from fridge to bowl means dinner happens before your stomach starts growling
  • That honey balsamic dressing turns ordinary greens into something people actually ask for by name
02 -
  • The dressing recipe makes more than you need, but trust me, you will want to drizzle the extra over roasted vegetables tomorrow
  • Goat cheese from a log crumbles beautifully if you use a fork, but pre-crumbled tubs work in a pinch despite being slightly drier
03 -
  • Invest the extra two minutes to dry your greens thoroughly because water on lettuce makes dressing slide right off
  • If your strawberries are not perfectly sweet, add an extra half teaspoon of honey to the dressing

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