Description
Easter Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of spring with its colorful ingredients. This delightful salad features a harmonious blend of sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, making it a perfect addition to your Easter brunch or any spring gathering. Not only does it provide an appealing presentation on your table, but its bright flavors and nutritious components also make it an ideal choice for a light meal or side dish. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this gourmet salad effortlessly, ensuring you have more time to enjoy your celebration.
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 olive oil
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on a sheet pan.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a Mason jar and shake until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and goat cheese.
- Dress with vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg