Strawberry Spinach Goat Cheese Salad
A strawberry spinach goat cheese salad dressed with flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar makes the perfect date night appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz baby spinach
- 6 medium strawberries sliced
- 0.5 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 1 tsp mandarin orange olive oil or your preferred flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla bean balsamic vinegar or your preferred flavor
Instructions
- First, add about 0.75 oz baby spinach leaves to each plate. Gently tear any large leaves into smaller pieces.
- Next, top each salad with about 3 strawberries, then about 0.25 oz crumbled goat cheese.
- Finally, drizzle salads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, about a half teaspoon each per plate. Serve immediately.
Notes
Selecting ingredients: You’ll want to make sure your spinach and strawberries are super fresh - make this salad within 2 days of buying these ingredients. A high-quality goat cheese will also make a difference in the flavor and texture of this salad! We recommend buying local whenever possible for the highest quality and best flavor.
Oil & vinegar: A simple combination of flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar makes the best dressing for a strawberry spinach salad with goat cheese. We like using this mandarin orange olive oil with this vanilla bean balsamic, but any kind of fruit- or citrus-infused olive oil paired with a sweeter balsamic vinegar will taste amazing on this salad. Try out different combinations of your favorite oils and vinegars to see what you like best!
Scaling this recipe: For feeding large crowds, you can add all the ingredients to a salad bowl and toss to combine. Note that you can either add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar before tossing, or serve these salads with a variety of oils and vinegars on the table so that each person can customize their dressing.
Serving suggestions: We recommend serving this light and fresh salad as an appetizer or side dish during the spring and summer. It’s a delicious accompaniment to a healthy meal of grilled chicken and vegetables, or even a light pasta dish, and will impress your partner on a date night at home! The bright flavors of this salad also make it a great addition to an Easter brunch spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2071IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg