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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
- Mixed greens
- 6 cups
- Strawberries
- 2 cups, hulled and halved
- Goat cheese
- 1 cup, crumbled
- Candied pecans
- 1 cup
- Red onion
- 1/2, thinly sliced
- Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- Honey
- 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
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.
Dietary Information
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
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