Description
Brighten your plate with this berry-licious summer salad! Crisp greens, sweet strawberries, blueberries, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Step 2: Wash and prepare all fresh produce. Gently wash the mixed greens and pat them dry. Slice the strawberries and dice the English cucumber.
- Step 3: Assemble the salad components. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, and diced cucumber.
- Step 4: Add the toppings. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and chopped toasted pecans evenly over the assembled salad.
- Step 5: Dress and serve. Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh summer salad.
Notes
- To keep your salad wonderfully fresh for longer, always store the greens, fruits, and cucumber separately from the dressing, goat cheese, and pecans, combining everything just before you're ready to enjoy.
- As this salad is meant to be delightfully crisp and cool, there’s no need for reheating; for best results, simply assemble and dress just before serving, especially if you've prepared ingredients in advance.
- This refreshing salad shines as a light main course for lunch, but also perfectly complements grilled chicken, salmon, or a hearty vegetarian burger, adding a vibrant burst of summer flavor to any meal.
- For an extra layer of bright flavor in your vinaigrette, microplane a tiny bit of fresh lemon zest into the olive oil before whisking in the juice and other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 15g