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Summer Strawberry Salad
Nawaal Ahmed

Summer Strawberry Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese and Balsamic Dressing

Fresh Strawberry Green Salad with Toasted Almonds
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz 140 g mixed spring greens
  • 2 cups 300 g fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion very thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup 35 g sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup 50 g crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp 45 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp 21 g honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast until lightly golden and fragrant, then transfer them to a plate to cool.
  2. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
  3. Whisk the dressing vigorously until smooth, glossy, and fully emulsified.
  4. Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly so the dressing clings evenly to the leaves.
  5. Slice the strawberries into thin pieces and cut the red onion into delicate slivers.
  6. Add the greens to a large serving bowl and scatter the strawberries evenly across the top.
  7. Sprinkle the sliced onion over the salad for a subtle sharp bite.
  8. Add the toasted almonds and crumbled goat cheese throughout the bowl.
  9. Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the ingredients just before serving.
  10. Gently toss until every leaf is lightly coated and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  11. Serve immediately while the greens remain crisp and the almonds stay crunchy.

Notes

Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 180 mg