Description
A vibrant 15-minute salad combining crisp spring greens, sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted almonds. Tossed with a zesty citrus vinaigrette made with orange juice and rice vinegar for a refreshing, dairy-friendly, halal-compliant springtime dish.
Ingredients
5 oz spring mix
8 oz fresh strawberries, sliced
2 oz goat cheese crumbles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup rice vinegar (non-alcoholic substitute)
1 medium orange, juiced
1 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Whisk rice vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper into a dressing.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until well blended.
Place spring mix in a large bowl.
Top with sliced strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, and toasted almonds.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
Toss gently to ensure even coating and serve immediately.
Notes
For nut-free option, substitute almonds with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Pre-toasted almonds can save time
Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp for a main course
Store unused salad (without dressing) in an airtight container for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg