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    Home » Recipes » Salad

    Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

    Published: Feb 9, 2016 · Modified: Jun 1, 2024 by Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    A refreshing green summer salad, perfectly complemented by balsamic vinaigrette and the addition of fresh strawberries, nuts, and cheese.

    Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

    I recently got back from Amsterdam, and although I only spent one weekend there, my favorite jeans still refuse to button today, which is when I know it’s definitely time for a salad. I usually prefer salad as a small meal, but since I have no choice other than having it as my main course for the day, I figured this better be a really good salad.

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    Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl place mixed greens or baby spinach, strawberries (hulled and quartered), crumbled blue cheese or soft goat cheese, and chopped pecans or walnuts.

    I use this handy little strawberry hulling tool to make the task a little bit quicker. It also works well for tomatoes!

    By looking at the ingredient list, you can probably see just how good it is, and although I’m eating it for lunch, it usually makes the perfect side dish or first course. Occasionally I’ll replace the strawberries with other sweet seasonal fruits, or use only baby spinach instead of the mixed baby greens. As for the dressing, I like this simple balsamic vinaigrette recipe, which combines perfectly with the sweet and refreshing strawberries.

    Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

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    Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey , optional
    • ¼ teaspoon table salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour as much dressing as you want over salad mixture and toss to combine Serve immediately.

      Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

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      Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad
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      Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

      A refreshing green summer salad, perfectly complemented by balsamic vinaigrette and the addition of fresh strawberries, nuts, and cheese.
      YIELD 6 servings as a first course or side

      Ingredients

      • 6 cups (200 g) mix of baby greens or fresh baby spinach
      • 2 cups strawberries , hulled and quartered (or other berries)
      • 100 g/4 oz crumbled blue cheese (such as Roquefort) or goat cheese (such as Sainte Maure)
      • ½ cup chopped pecans or other nuts/candid nuts , preferably toasted

      Dressing:

      • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
      • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
      • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
      • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey , optional
      • ¼ teaspoon table salt
      • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

      Instructions

      1. To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
      2. In a large bowl place greens, strawberries, cheese, and nuts. Pour as much dressing as you want over salad mixture and toss to combine Serve immediately.

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      1. Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says

        February 13, 2016 at 4:09 pm

        This salad is gorgeous, Shiran! I love strawberries and balsamic. Definitely will give this recipe a try. 🙂

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      2. Kathy says

        August 05, 2018 at 9:15 pm

        Thanks for sharing the recipe; it’s fantastic! I made this salad and took to a dinner party. Everyone raved. I had raspberry walnut dressing so skipped making the dressing and just put that on this time.

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      3. Autumn says

        May 05, 2019 at 11:28 am

        I had this yesterday at a potluck and it is fabulous! It was so good that I had to look up the recipe today, so I can’t say I’ve made it. But it’s the perfect blend of salad vs. salad dressing, the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, salty, and greens. I plan on making this soon!

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      4. Katalin Kovacs says

        July 12, 2019 at 5:49 pm

        Great recipe! I used a bit of glaze but even without dressing this is just soooo delicious!

        Reply
      5. Cyn says

        April 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        Made this with variations and it was a huge success. No leftovers!

        Reply
      6. Mysterio says

        February 28, 2022 at 10:13 am

        Oh mer gosh i love this salad, i did a few changes though, such as replacing the greens with steak and not actually eating a salad

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      7. Sabrina says

        April 01, 2022 at 2:35 pm

        My family loves all types of salads so I’m always looking for new delicious recipes and this one did not disappoint! It was so easy to make and packed with so many fresh flavors. Thanks for this, it’s a keeper!

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      8. Jane says

        May 27, 2024 at 8:22 pm

        This was very yummy!

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