Strawberry Goat Cheese Walnut Salad
This Strawberry Goat Cheese Walnut Salad is tangy, sweet, and bursting with fresh summer flavors. Made with baby spinach and homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this quick and easy salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare. Enjoy it alongside your favorite grilled protein and some crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 321kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Strawberry Spinach Salad
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 pound strawberries thoroughly washed and sliced
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Instructions
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, grated garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 clove garlic, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and emulsified. Set aside.3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Assemble the Salad
- Place the baby spinach in a large mixing bowl or salad bowl. Pour the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the spinach and toss until the spinach is evenly coated.5 ounces baby spinach
- Top the dressed spinach with sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped walnuts, and diced red onion.1 pound strawberries, 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, ½ cup chopped walnuts, ¼ cup diced red onion
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store dressed salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. For undressed salad, keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days, but store spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and red onion separately to maintain textures. Keep leftover balsamic vinaigrette in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.5g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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