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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

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A refreshing and elegant salad that combines sweet strawberries with tender spinach, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios.

Perfect balance of flavors and textures makes this salad suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions.

Drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette that enhances all the ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1/2 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry spinach leaves and strawberries. Remove stems from berries and slice into 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Toast pistachios in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently. Let cool before chopping.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and optional honey and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine spinach and strawberries. Add optional ingredients like basil, red onion or avocado if using.
  5. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and chopped pistachios over the dressed salad.
  7. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, adding remaining dressing if needed.
  8. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe strawberries and high-quality goat cheese.

If preparing in advance, keep all components separate and assemble just before serving.

Leftovers will keep for about 24 hours in the refrigerator, though the spinach may wilt.

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: strawberry spinach salad goat cheese pistachios, strawberry salad, goat cheese salad, pistachio salad, spinach salad

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