Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad (Print Version)

Sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans brighten this easy baby spinach dish for spring.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 5 ounces baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
04 - 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, add baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, and candied pecans.
02 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently using tongs to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top just before serving. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Vibrant colors and refreshing taste
  • Perfect balance of creamy goat cheese and crunchy candied pecans
  • Quick 15-minute preparation with no cooking required
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Whisk the dressing until it is fully emulsified for the best flavor distribution.
  • Add the goat cheese at the very end to keep the crumbles intact.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts if you prefer a different nutty profile.
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