Description

Easter Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of spring with its bright flavors and colorful ingredients. This delightful salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy slivered almonds atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, all beautifully dressed with a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette. Perfect for any spring celebration or gathering, this salad is not only visually appealing but also nutritious and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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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 extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
Sea salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a Mason jar, combine sunflower oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until well mixed.
In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens, followed by sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with the Lemon Honey Vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 10mg