Mixed Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Mixed Baby Greens Salad pairs fresh greens with sweet strawberries, creating a tasty blend of flavors.
The salad is dressed in a homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, which adds a tangy, fruity finish. Topped with crunchy nuts and creamy goat cheese, it’s perfect as a refreshing starter or a light main dish.
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 T honey
- ½ c extra-virgin olive oil or walnut oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Blend the strawberries, vinegar, and honey in a high-speed blender. While running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Salt and pepper to taste.
Use the dressing with the salad that follows.
Mixed Baby Greens and Arugula Salad
Ingredients:
- ¼ c sliced almonds
- 4 cups of tightly packed baby arugula or baby greens (can use a mixture of greens)
- 1 c thinly sliced fennel bulb
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 T chopped fresh basil
- 3 T crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Directions:
Combine well-washed greens. Top with fennel bulb slices, strawberries, blueberries, and chopped basil. Add crumbled cheese, drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and enjoy!
