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Spring Salad for Two with Strawberries Goat Cheese Easy Weeknight Recipe

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A fresh, light, and quick spring salad featuring sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and a bright lemon poppy seed vinaigrette, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh mixed greens (about 120g)
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150g)
  • ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled (about 100g)
  • ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (about 30g)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the nuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans or walnuts and stir frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until emulsified and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Prep the salad ingredients: Rinse and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries. Crumble the goat cheese into a bowl.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, gently toss the greens with about half the vinaigrette so they’re lightly coated but not soggy. Add the strawberries and toasted nuts, then crumble the goat cheese on top.
  5. Serve with remaining dressing: Drizzle the rest of the vinaigrette over the top or serve on the side for extra zing. Toss gently just before serving if you want everything evenly coated.

Notes

Do not overdress the greens to avoid sogginess. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor. Toast nuts just before serving for maximum crunch. Vinaigrette can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Crumble goat cheese gently with fingers for better distribution.

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Keywords: spring salad, strawberries, goat cheese, lemon poppy seed vinaigrette, easy salad, weeknight recipe, fresh salad

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