Description
Easter Salad is a refreshing celebration of spring, featuring a delightful blend of sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy slivered almonds atop a bed of mixed greens. This vibrant dish is perfect for Easter gatherings, picnics, or any occasion where you crave something light yet satisfying. The bright colors and fresh flavors not only make this salad visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Tossed in a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this Easter Salad is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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
- 5 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread slivered almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and lightly brown. Cool.
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette; shake or whisk well.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Just before serving, dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg