- Makes: 4-6 Servings
- Ready In: 10 mins
- Prep Time: 10-15 mins
- Cook Time:
Sweet-tart and succulent, strawberries are a true joy of spring and summer. This salad uses whole heirloom lettuce leaves as a beautiful and flavorful base for the delightful blending of sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts. The flavors are melded perfectly by a quick-to-make balsamic vinaigrette that features toasted walnut oil.
- Calories: 174
- Fat: 13g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Ingredients:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed, dried, and hulled
Walnut Balsamic Vinaigrette
7 ounces heirloom lettuce leaves, left whole, or 5 ounces mixed baby greens, rinsed and dried if not prewashed
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
Directions:
- Cut the strawberries in quarters, place them in a small bowl, and toss them with about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Set aside.
- Place all of the lettuce leaves in a large bowl and add 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Toss to lightly coat the leaves; then taste and add more vinaigrette if needed.
- Transfer the lettuce to individual salad plates. Top the lettuce with the strawberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese, and serve immediately.
