Description
Elevate your spring gatherings with this vibrant Easter Salad, a delightful combination of fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds nestled on a bed of mixed greens. Tossed in a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for brunches or family dinners, it promises to impress your guests and refresh your palate. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this colorful dish embodies the essence of spring celebrations.
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 or olive oil
- 5 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on a baking sheet and bake for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
- In a Mason jar, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and optional poppy seeds. Shake until well blended.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced strawberries, cooled almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg