Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
This strawberry goat cheese salad, full of sweet, juicy, strawberries, crunchy candied walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and the perfect tangy balsamic vinaigrette is the ultimate spring or summer salad.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 496kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ pint strawberries sliced ¼ inch thick
- 5 oz spring mix spinach, or other greens
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 3 oz goat cheese crumbled
Candied Walnuts
- 1 cup walnut halves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Candied Walnuts
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts, sugar, butter, and salt.
- Cook, stirring frequently until the sugar has fully melted and caramelized, and the nuts are well coated (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the walnuts out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and quickly separate them before they harden. Let them cool completely.
Make the Dressing
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper) until creamy and emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, toss together the greens, sliced strawberries, red onion and goat cheese.
- Toss with desired amount of dressing (better to start with less and add more if needed).
- Divide into servings and sprinkle, or serve with, candied walnuts.
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Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg