Name: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 150 g arugula (4-5 handfuls); 2 cups chopped strawberries; 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced root to stem; ½ large cucumber, diced; 1 avocado, diced; 100 g soft goat cheese, crumbled; Small handful fresh basil (chopped, optional); 1 cup pecans (raw or toasted, optional); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing); 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for dressing); 1 tbsp maple syrup (for dressing); 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional, for dressing); ¼ tsp fine sea salt (for dressing); ¼ tsp black pepper (for dressing); ¼ tsp chili flakes (for dressing)

Description

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring tender arugula, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy balsamic dressing, perfect for warm weather gatherings.

Ingredients

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150 g arugula (4–5 handfuls)
2 cups chopped strawberries
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced root to stem
½ large cucumber, diced
1 avocado, diced
100 g soft goat cheese, crumbled
Small handful fresh basil (chopped, optional)
1 cup pecans (raw or toasted, optional)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for dressing)
1 tbsp maple syrup (for dressing)
1 tsp dijon mustard (optional, for dressing)
¼ tsp fine sea salt (for dressing)
¼ tsp black pepper (for dressing)
¼ tsp chili flakes (for dressing)

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the arugula, followed by the chopped strawberries, sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and diced avocado. Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined.
Add the Goat Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top of your salad.
Toast the Pecans (if using): Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then toss them into the salad.
Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Shake or whisk until well combined.
Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over your salad and gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are coated.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For best freshness, prep veggies ahead of time but keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 330
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 10mg