Description
This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients, combining the sweetness of strawberries with the creamy tang of goat cheese, making it perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
150 g arugula (4–5 handfuls)
2 cups chopped strawberries
1 medium red onion
halved and sliced root to stem
½ large cucumber
diced
1 avocado
diced
100g soft goat cheese
crumbled
Small handful fresh basil (chopped
optional)
1 cup pecans (raw or toasted
optional)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp chili flakes (or more to taste)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, chopped strawberries, sliced red onion, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and crumbled goat cheese.
- If using, add the chopped fresh basil and pecans to the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the quantity of chili flakes based on your spice preference. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional, for toasting nuts)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad, salad recipes, healthy salad, summer salad, strawberry recipes