Description
Easter Salad, also known as Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, is a stunning and flavorful addition to your spring gatherings. This vibrant dish features sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds atop a bed of fresh mixed greens. Perfect for Easter brunch or light dinners, it’s not only visually appealing but also a delightful way to celebrate the season’s bounty. The zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette elevates this salad, making it a refreshing and nutrient-rich option for health-conscious eaters.
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 oil
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on a sheet pan and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a Mason jar, combine sunflower oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper; shake well.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg