Description
Easter Salad is a vibrant celebration of spring, featuring a delightful combination of sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds atop a bed of mixed greens. Tossed with a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for festive gatherings or casual lunches, it’s sure to impress your guests while offering a nutritious option that’s both light and satisfying.
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 or extra-virgin olive oil (neutral-flavored)
- 5 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus additional to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread slivered almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and light brown. Let them cool.
- In a Mason jar or bowl, combine sunflower oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer the mixed greens, followed by sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg