Description
Easter Salad is a vibrant and delightful dish that epitomizes the freshness of spring. Bursting with sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Drizzled with a zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, it’s an ideal centerpiece for your Easter brunch or any festive gathering. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. Impress your guests with this colorful salad that celebrates the season’s bounty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces mixed spring greens
- 16 ounces strawberries (washed, hulled, & sliced)
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on a sheet pan.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and golden brown; set aside to cool.
- In a mason jar, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper; shake until blended.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg