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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, candied walnuts, and smooth aged goat cheese come together perfectly in this strawberry spinach salad. A sweet, tart balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together. It is a fantastic combo that you will enjoy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Dressing:

  • ½ cup Extra Virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic clove grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 10 oz. baby spinach
  • 12 ounces fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup candied pecans
  • 4 oz. aged goat cheese sliced into 1 oz. wedges

Instructions

For the Dressing:

  • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a dish and whisk together.  Alternatively, add to a canning jar and shake well to combine.

For the Salad:

  • Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl, and add the strawberries, onions, and pecans.  Toss the salad with 1/4 cup of the dressing to lightly coat the spinach leaves.  
  • Portion the salad into chilled salad plates and add a wedge of goat cheese to each serving.  Serve immediately.

Notes

Chilling the plates before adding the salad will help keep the greens fresh and crisp longer.
Nutritional value is without the salad dressing

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 123mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g