Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad

A fresh spinach salad with strawberries, toasted almonds, and creamy goat cheese tossed in a bright Strawberry Dark Balsamic and Basil Olive Oil dressing.

Author

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

Serves 4

Category

Salads

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar
• 3 Tbsp Basil Premium Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp minced shallot
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup toasted slivered almonds
• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together Strawberry Dark Balsamic, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Slowly drizzle in Basil Premium Olive Oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is smooth and slightly creamy.
3. In a large bowl, add most of the spinach leaves. Toss with most of the dressing until lightly coated.
4. Add remaining spinach and toss again, using additional dressing if needed.
5. Top with sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
6. Serve immediately.