Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with candied pecans and lemony vinaigrette—fresh, flavorful, and ready in 5 minutes! Perfect for lunch or entertaining.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 ounces spring mix salad or arugula
- 1½ cups sliced strawberries
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup candied pecans
For Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Make Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
Assemble Salad
- In a large bowl, add the spring mix or arugula. Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, and candied pecans.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately.