Description
Easter Salad is a vibrant celebration of spring flavors, ideal for festive gatherings or casual lunches. This delightful dish features a beautiful medley of juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, all served atop a bed of fresh mixed greens. Drizzled with a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, each bite bursts with flavor, making it not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious. Perfect as a side or light main course, this salad can easily be customized by adding proteins like grilled chicken or turkey for an extra boost.
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 alternative)
- 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 your oven to 350°F and spread slivered almonds on a sheet pan. Toast for 5 to 7 minutes until light brown and fragrant.
- In a jar or bowl, combine sunflower oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle the salad with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg