Description
Create a vibrant and delicious Easter Spring Salad with Goat Cheese. This step-by-step recipe guarantees the best flavor for your holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz (140g) Spring Mix Greens, washed and dried
- 4 oz (115g) Goat Cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup (150g) Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (60g) Candied Pecans
- 1/4 medium Red Onion, very thinly sliced
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Step 2: Assemble the Greens: Place the washed and dried spring mix greens into a large salad bowl.
- Step 3: Add Fruit and Nuts: Evenly scatter the sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, and candied pecans over the greens.
- Step 4: Crumble Goat Cheese: Generously crumble the goat cheese over the entire salad.
- Step 5: Dress and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins (for candied pecans)