Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad and oh-so-divine! Strawberry and Goat Cheese are combined with a spinach for a fruit salad that doubles as dessert.One of my favorite things between spring and summer is all the delicious fruit. It’s tough to top something that’s both delicious.

Idea then implement it there was half a log of goat cheese looking at me while the strawberries were about a day away from going bad and there was also a bag of greens I had promised myself I’d use earlier that week but didn’t.

I mixed a few things together and honestly I was expecting just an average lunch but instead I got something amazing.

The flavors were creamy sweet and crunchy all at once so it turned out to be the salad version of a surprise party.And here’s the bonus—it looks way fancier than it really.

Have you ever had goat cheese melt just a little onto warm toasted walnuts Because that moment is pure amazing.And just a heads-up—after one bite, you might start buying strawberries just so you can make this salad again.

So if you haven’t tried it yet, get ready for something special.

Now let’s dive in.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional: candied for sweetness
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make  Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Step 1

Prepare the greens: Rinse the spinach or mixed greens and dry them with a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Slice the strawberries: Wash the strawberries and cut off the tops. Slice them into halves or quarters depending on size.

Step 2

Add the toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese, sliced strawberries, nuts, and red onion over the greens.

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir or whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss everything together with clean hands or salad tongs.

Serve immediately: Serve the salad fresh and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

Here’s what you’ll need to make a Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

• Large salad bowl
• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork for dressing
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Salad spinner or kitchen towel
• Salad tongs or large serving spoons

Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor. If strawberries aren’t in season, try using blueberries or apples instead.

Toast the nuts in a dry pan for a few minutes to make them extra crunchy and flavorful.

Add protein like grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas if you want to make it a full meal.

What to Eat with Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad ??

Serving it with grilled chicken is an obvious choice, but I sometimes have it with salmon. My husband loves it with pasta to each his own. As a child, my family served it with homemade Sunday Marry me chicken, which I still make when I’m feeling nostalgic. Or sometimes I have it with fruit juice—nothing wrong with that.

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