Description
Enjoy a delightful mix of flavors and textures with this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese. Fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans come together perfectly in this vibrant salad, dressed with a tangy poppy seed vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 5 cups (5.3 ounces/150g) baby spinach
- 8 ounces (225g) strawberries, sliced or halved
- 5.3 ounces (150g) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 Tablespoons pecans, crushed
For the poppy seed dressing:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Zests of 1 lemon, non-treated
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- For the dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together vigorously in a small bowl (or shake in a covered jar) until emulsified. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, as needed.
- Toss the salad: Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle evenly with the dressing then gently toss until combined. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you plan to make the salad ahead of time, keep the salad ingredients and the dressing separately, and add the dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: Approx. 6g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 22g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15mg
