Description
Easter Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring. This delightful mix combines sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds on a bed of mixed greens, all topped with a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette. Not only is it visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for your Easter table or any spring gathering, but it’s also packed with nutrients and flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile salad can be served as a side or main dish, making it an easy choice for casual family meals or elegant dinner parties.
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 olive oil)
- 5 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on a sheet pan and toast for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and light brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a mason jar or mixing bowl, combine sunflower oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens, followed by sliced strawberries and toasted almonds. Crumble goat cheese on top.
- Just before serving, drizzle with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg