Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad
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This is one of those salads that feels fresh, colorful, and just a little special.
Sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, toasted almonds, and tender spinach — it’s already a great combination. But once you add the dressing made with Strawberry Dark Balsamic and Basil Premium Olive Oil, everything comes together in the most beautiful way.
The strawberry balsamic brings a soft sweetness that highlights the berries, while the basil olive oil adds a fresh herbal note that keeps the whole salad light and balanced.
I love adding poppy seeds and a little shallot to the dressing for texture and depth. Then you toss it all together and finish with goat cheese and almonds for that perfect creamy-crunchy balance.
It’s wonderful as a light lunch, a side for grilled chicken or salmon, or even as a colorful dish for entertaining.
Fresh. Fun. Full of flavor.
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad
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A fresh spinach salad with strawberries, toasted almonds, and creamy goat cheese tossed in a bright Strawberry Dark Balsamic and Basil Olive Oil dressing.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
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1 Tbsp Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar
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3 Tbsp Basil Premium Olive Oil
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1 Tbsp minced shallot
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2 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp poppy seeds
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¼ tsp kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
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8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
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2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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½ cup toasted slivered almonds
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½ cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together Strawberry Dark Balsamic, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Slowly drizzle in Basil Premium Olive Oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is smooth and slightly creamy.
In a large bowl, add most of the spinach leaves. Toss with most of the dressing until lightly coated.
Add remaining spinach and toss again, using additional dressing if needed.
Top with sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
Tracey’s Notes
- Toasting the almonds adds wonderful flavor and crunch.
- Toss the salad just before serving to keep the spinach fresh.
- This dressing also works beautifully on arugula or mixed greens.
Optional
- Add sesame seeds or pomegranate seeds for extra texture.
- Toss in blueberries for a mixed berry version.
- Sprinkle with shredded basil for extra freshness.
Additional Add-Ons:
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled shrimp
- Grilled salmon