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National Picnic Month Strawberry Fields Salad with Goat Cheese

A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer picnics, featuring fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and a light vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be prepared in advance; just keep the vinaigrette separate until serving.