Goat Cheese Spring Salad Recipe
A crisp, refreshing salad combining fresh spring greens, sweet strawberries, tangy champagne vinegar, and creamy goat cheese. Tossed with a light orange-honey vinaigrette and crunch from toasted almonds for a balanced springtime dish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Champagne vinegar, non-alcoholic apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup
Juice from 1 medium orange
Honey, 1 tsp
Dijon mustard, 1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil (high quality), 1/2 cup
Spring mix, 5 oz
Strawberries, sliced (8 oz total)
Goat cheese crumbles (2 oz total)
Sliced almonds, toasted (1/3 cup total)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Combine vinegar, orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard in a jar with a tight lid
Toss dressing until emulsified
Season with salt and pepper after shaking
Add olive oil and shake again to blend
Toss spring mix greens in a large bowl
Top with sliced strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, and toasted almonds
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad to coat
Notes
Use non-alcoholic apple cider vinegar to remove alcohol content
Swap olive oil for walnut or avocado oil if preferred
Replace almonds with toasted pecans or walnuts for alternative crunch
Serve immediately for optimal texture
Store dressing separately for 3-4 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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