Strawberry, Pistachio, And Goat Cheese Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette

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Summer salads are a given. They are a great way to get a full meal into your day without turning on the stove. This strawberry, pistachio, and goat cheese salad is a great way to get plenty of summer produce while eating healthy.

Nothing beats a refreshing salad on a hot day. Serve this with chilled berries and dressing to cool yourself down at lunchtime.

Dietary Concerns

Vegetarian – This salad is vegetarian-friendly.

Gluten-Free – Ensure all ingredients, especially any pre-packaged items, are gluten-free. If the ingredients are gluten-free, the recipe will be too.

Vegan Option – Replace the goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.

Notes On The Ingredients

Salad

Spring Mix – You can use any mix of greens you like best.

Strawberries – Use the sweetest berries you can find.

Pistachios – I used salted, but you can use unsalted if you prefer that.

Goat cheese – This can be any blend of milk you like. My favorite is goat and sheep. Cow milk cheese will work, too. Use your favorite.

Sunflower seeds – Salted or unsalted. Either is fine.

Avocado – Use as much or as little as you like.

Dressing

Extra virgin olive oil – Or use any light-flavored oil you prefer.

Strawberries – Here again, use the sweetest berries you can find.

Balsamic vinegar – Use dark balsamic, not white balsamic.

Honey – Any type you like will work here.

How To Make Strawberry, Pistachio, And Goat Cheese Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette

Prep all your ingredients as needed.

To make the dressing, add dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor. Mix on high until smooth. (If needed, add 2 Tbsp of water to help the ingredients blend)

Pour dressing through a sieve to remove any seeds. Assemble the salad and enjoy.

Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge for one day at most unless you can store them without dressing. Without dressing, it will last 2 to 3 days at most. This is a delicate salad that should be eaten as soon as it’s made. It won’t hold up well in storage.

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• Southwest Salad
• Spinach Summer Salad
• Italian Chopped Salad

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