Spring Mix Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
A simple recipe for assembling a fresh spring mix salad featuring strawberries, goat cheese, and a light vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups spring mix greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the spring mix greens. Place the dried greens in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the greens.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- For the best dressing, use a simple balsamic vinaigrette or a poppy seed dressing.
- To keep the spring mix fresh, wash and dry it completely, then store it in a container lined with a paper towel in the refrigerator before assembly.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25