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Fresh Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Modified: May 18, 2022 by Kori Butler · Published: May 18, 2022

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This Strawberry goat cheese salad is fresh, delicious - and easy to make. It has the perfect balance of flavors and textures - crunchy nuts, sweet berries, soft and tangy goat cheese, and salty. A beautiful healthy Summer salad recipe!

The Best Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese!

"Are you looking to branch out from the usual iceburg lettuce salad you eat every night? 😉 I think you'll really enjoy this strawberry goat cheese salad - It's beautiful and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy."

If you love salads with vinaigrette-based dressings make sure to make this Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Pecans or - Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad.

Balanced flavor! You'll love the balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and refreshing with this salad. My favorite part is all the different textures!

Quick to make! Cut up a few ingredients, toss them together, and top it with our maple balsamic vinaigrette! That's it! Tip: Save even more time by purchasing a store-bought vinaigrette!

It's healthy. Strawberry goat cheese salad is low carb, gluten-free, low calorie, and can be easily adjusted fit many different dietary needs! Check out the variations and how to serve section below for ideas!

Goat Cheese Strawberry Salad Ingredients

Just a few notes on the ingredients you will need:

  • Spring Salad Mix with Arugula - any favorite salad blend with spinach and arugula. If it has arugula, great. If not, be sure to add it. Arugula adds a nice peppery taste to the salad!
  • Maple Balsamic Dressing - you will love this balsamic vinegar-based dressing with extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup - and it only takes 5 minutes (or less). If you don't feel like making your own feel free to use your favorite bottled brand.
  • Sliced Almonds: walnuts can be used in place of almonds.
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • Green Onion - a sweet or red onion would also be a great substitute.
  • Goat Cheese Crumbles - if you can't find crumbled goat cheese buy a block and crumble it yourself it usually falls apart easily.
  • Fresh Italian Parsley

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

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Substitutions and Variations

  • Greens - substitute or add any additional salad greens that you prefer! I suggest baby spinach, arugula, or chopped romaine!
  • Tanginess - dijon mustard can be added to the balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Nuts - feel free to add or replace your favorite nuts in place of the almonds. Nuts can be used raw, roasted, or toasted. Some other options could be pistachios, walnuts, or toasted pecans.
  • Fruit - other fruit suggestions would be diced apple, sliced pear, or blackberries.
  • Protein - cooked chicken or crumbled bacon can be added.

How To Make This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

  1. Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl, then drizzle with the balsamic dressing.
  2. Using salad tongs, toss all greens until they are well coated.
  3. Serve this salad immediately to prevent your salad from becoming soft and wilted. Enjoy!

This is intended as an overview only. For detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below. Enjoy!

How To Serve

  • Meal Idea! Strawberry goat cheese salad goes perfectly alongside Dry Rub Grilled Chicken with White BBQ Sauce. It's amazing!
  • Side dish. It makes a great side salad to almost any meal!
  • Great for parties! This can easily be doubled or tripled if making for a party. Toss the dressing in right before serving.
  • Make a meal out of it. Top with any of your other favorite toppings! I suggest bacon, hard-boiled egg, freshly squeezed lemon, fresh diced red onion, or dried cranberries.

How To Store

Prepared fresh strawberry goat cheese salad will not keep once everything is mixed together. If you want to enjoy leftovers, pack the dry ingredients separately from the dressing and then toss them together when you're ready to eat.

📖 The recipe.

Goat Cheese Salad with Arugula and Strawberries

This strawberry goat cheese salad is light and bright with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, salty, and crunchy! A lovely Summer salad recipe to accompany your favorite grilled protein.
5 from 2 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounces spring salad mix with baby spinach and arugula (approximately 6 cups by volume)
  • 4 ounces sliced almonds
  • 8 ounces fresh strawberries (de-stemmed and quartered)
  • ½ cup green onion (chopped)
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
  • ½ cup maple balsamic dressing

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl and drizzle with maple balsamic dressing. Toss gently to coat.
  • Adjust any ingredients and seasoning to your liking. Serve immediately.

Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • VARIATIONS: Substitute the spring mix with baby spinach, arugula, or chopped romaine.  Use any favorite variety of glazed, roasted, toasted, salted, or raw nuts - walnuts and pecans are nice! Feta cheese can be substituted for the goat cheese. 
  • TOP TIPS: This salad does not keep well once the dressing is added. Serve immediately. Halve the recipe if you don't think you will eat it all.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Strawberry goat cheese salad pairs well with grilled chicken, pork, steak, or fish.  To make it a full meal, add protein such as diced cooked bacon, a hardboiled egg, or cooked chicken. 

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 832IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 2mg
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