Goat Cheese Spring Salad with Strawberries & Almonds
A vibrant spring salad combining sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and toast almonds. Drizzled with a fresh orange-white wine vinegar vinaigrette, this dish offers balanced textures and seasonal flavors for a light meal or elegant side.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
White wine vinegar, 1/4 cup
Orange (juiced), 1 medium
Honey, 1 tsp
Dijon mustard, 1 tsp
Extra virgin oil, 1/2 cup
Salt & pepper, to taste
Spring mix, 5 oz
Strawberries (sliced), 8 oz
Goat cheese crumbles, 2 oz
Sliced almonds (toasted), 1/3 cup
Instructions
Whisk vinegar, orange juice, honey, and mustard in a lidded jar
Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified
Season with salt and pepper
Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until golden
Arrange spring mix, strawberries, and goat cheese on a platter
Sprinkle toasted almonds over salad
Drizzle with dressing just before serving
Notes
Substitute white wine vinegar for champagne vinegar to meet dietary restrictions
Maple syrup or agave works well for vegan version
Dressing stores up to 3 days in refrigerator
Use any tender greens like arugula or spinach if preferred
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg