Healthy Strawberry Walnut Salad Recipe
This strawberry walnut salad recipe is the perfect summer salad. Make it for a main course or a side salad. It is loaded with sweet juicy strawberries, crunchy walnut pieces and fresh salad greens. Drizzle with a delicious homemade dressing for the perfect sweet and tangy flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Strawberry Salad
- 1 package spring mix
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup cucumbers, sliced
- ½ medium avocado, sliced
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
Sweet Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons stone ground Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, minced
Instructions
Strawberry Walnut Salad
- Add the spring mix to a large serving bowl.
- Chop the strawberries, cucumber, avocado and walnuts and add to the bowl with the spring mix. Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle over the salad.
Sweet Balsamic Dressing
- Mince the shallot into very small pieces.
- Remove the leaves off the sprig of thyme and mince.
- Add the balsamic, olive oil, maple syrup, and mustard to a small bowl. Whisk together vigorously.
- Add the chopped shallot, salt, pepper and thyme leaves to the balsamic mixture and whisk well.
- Once combined the dressing can be used immediately. Store in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake vigorously before using.