Description
Summer Apple and Strawberry Salad is a colorful blend of crisp apples, sweet strawberries, mixed greens, crunchy pecans, creamy goat cheese, and a light honey poppy seed dressing. This refreshing and healthy salad is perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish during warm weather.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the salad base: Arrange the mixed salad greens evenly in a large serving bowl to create the foundation of the salad.
- Add the toppings: Evenly distribute the thinly sliced apples, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries over the bed of greens.
- Dress and toss: Drizzle the prepared honey poppy seed dressing over the salad, then gently toss all ingredients together to coat evenly without bruising the greens. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
- Toss just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Walnuts may be substituted for pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
