Description
Easter Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully captures the spirit of spring. Featuring luscious strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette is perfect for Easter celebrations or any festive gathering. It’s quick to prepare, packed with nutrients from fresh greens, and visually stunning—making it an ideal addition to your spring table. Each bite offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, ensuring your guests will be impressed. Enjoy this colorful salad as a light main course or as a side dish that elevates your holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 12 ounces mixed spring greens
- 16 ounces strawberries (washed, hulled, & sliced)
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 5 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spread slivered almonds on a sheet pan.
- Toast the almonds for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned; set aside to cool.
- In a Mason jar, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake well or whisk in a bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Dress the salad just before serving with the vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg