Name: Strawberry Crunch Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh spinach (5 oz. bag); about 2 oz. spring mix (optional); 8 oz. strawberries, hulled & sliced; 1 cucumber, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 of a large shallot, minced; goat cheese for topping (optional); 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey or agave (for vegan); 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp sea salt; ground black pepper to taste

Description

This Strawberry Crunch Salad is fresh, colorful, and full of texture. Juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, toasted almonds, and a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing come together for the ultimate summer salad.

Ingredients

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Salad ingredients:

4 cups fresh spinach (5 oz. bag)
about 2 oz. spring mix (optional)
8 oz. strawberries, hulled &; sliced
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 of a large shallot, minced
goat cheese for topping (optional)

Dressing ingredients:

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey or agave (for vegan)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp sea salt
ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt & pepper. Then, drizzle the olive oil and continue to whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust ingredients to your preference.
Make the salad: In a large bowl, add spinach & spring mix (if using), strawberries, cucumbers, sliced almonds, & shallots. Gently toss with the dressing. Top with goat cheese (optional).