Spring Mix Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
A simple recipe for a refreshing salad combining spring mix greens, fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and a light poppy seed vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces spring mix greens
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Toast the pecans: Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the salad: Place the spring mix greens in a large bowl. Top with the sliced strawberries and crumbled goat cheese. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat the ingredients lightly.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, add 1 cup of grilled, sliced chicken breast.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or slivered almonds.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, increase the honey by one teaspoon.
- To select the best strawberries, look for bright red color and firm texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25