Balsamic Strawberry Salad

The favorite Strawberry Salad made with leafy greens, fresh strawberries, candied walnuts, and silky goat cheese all tossed with a rich and tangy maple balsamic dressing!

Oh how A cook keep a good salad and this is one A cook hope you will add to your weekly meal rotation! There is just something so satisfying about fresh, juicy strawberries and tangy balsamic vinegar, it is like they were made for each other. While this strawberry salad recipe is one of the favorites in the spring and summer months because it is loaded with vibrant strawberries, this also ma

A cook absolutely LOVE this maple balsamic dressing and it is truly what makes this salad so notable! This dressing is rich, tangy and easily made with just 5 simple ingredients – balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and fresh herbs. Not only does this dressing taste great on salads, but A cook keep to drizzle it on veggies, use it as a marinade for chicken, fish or st

What goes in

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup candied maple walnuts
• maple balsamic herb dressing, recipe
• Cracked black pepper, to taste

How it comes together

1. Make the candied walnuts and let them cool completely (you could also do this the day before if prepping this salad).
2. Combine all the ingredients for the maple balsamic dressing in a blender and process until smooth or just whisk together everything in a mason jar until emulsified.
3. To make the salad, toss together the mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese and candied walnuts in a wide bowl. Drizzle the maple balsamic dressing over top of the salad and give it a good toss or drizzle it over individual portions when serving. Season with cracked black pepper, if desired, and enjoy!