Teresa's Recipes
Strawberry Fields Salad
Embrace the sweetness of summer with this elegant Strawberry Fields Salad. It's a delightful mélange of fresh, juicy strawberries, tender mixed greens, crunchy candied pecans, and creamy goat cheese, all married together with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is a tribute to the Beatles' timeless song 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and is a perfect way to enjoy the peak of strawberry season.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 2 cups, hulled and halved Strawberries
- 1 cup, crumbled Goat cheese
- 1 cup Candied pecans
- 1/2, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- To taste Salt and pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 20g
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
- To prepare the dressing, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to your personal preference.
- Drizzle your homemade balsamic vinaigrette over the assembled salad, ensuring a light but thorough coating.
- Toss the salad gently to evenly distribute the dressing and the salad components.
- Serve the salad immediately to retain the crunch of the pecans and the freshness of the greens. Enjoy this burst of summer in a bowl!
Tips
- For a variation, try adding grilled chicken or salmon to make this salad a complete meal.
- To make this salad vegan, replace the honey with maple syrup and omit the goat cheese.
- If you prefer a less tangy salad, reduce the amount of balsamic vinegar and increase the amount of honey for a sweeter dressing.