Description
A vibrant Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad that combines fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and buttery avocado, all tied together with a creamy poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- Combine the greens and fruits: In a large bowl, place the fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, and sliced mushrooms together.
- Add the optional crunch: If you decided to tackle the walnuts, sprinkle them over the assembly.
- Dress it up: Drizzle the creamy poppy seed dressing over the salad.
- Toss with care: Using salad tongs or two forks, toss the salad gently until well coated.
- Serve and enjoy: This salad is best served immediately while fresh and vibrant.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute goat cheese with almond feta or omit cheese entirely. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days, keeping the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg