Green Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Green Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, a dish that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Crisp mixed greens form the base of this refreshing salad, topped with juicy fresh strawberries, tangy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy pecans or walnuts, and a touch of red onion for added bite. The real star, however, is the homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette—made by blending sweet strawberries with balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil for a fruity, tangy dressing that perfectly ties the ingredients together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a dinner side, or a stunning addition to any gathering. Whether you're seeking a healthy option or a show-stopping dish, this recipe delivers freshness and flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (spring mix, baby spinach, or arugula)
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries
• 0.5 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
• 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries (for dressing)
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Hull the fresh strawberries and slice them thinly. Set aside half for the salad topping and the other half for the vinaigrette.

Step 3

Add the sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped pecans (or walnuts), and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl with the greens.

Step 4

To make the strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, combine 0.5 cup of fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.

Step 5

Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Drizzle the strawberry balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

Step 7

Toss gently to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(761.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1430.4

Total Fat 122.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 1313.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 32.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.3mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1460.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 17.2%