Name: Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Olive oil 2 tbsp; Balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp; Dijon mustard 1 tsp; Maple syrup 1 tsp; Salt ¼ tsp; Black pepper ¼ tsp; Mixed greens 6 cups (200 g); Strawberries 1 cup; Blueberries 1 cup; Blue cheese 100 g/4 oz; Pecans ½ cup

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	For dressing:
	2 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
	1 tsp Dijon mustard
	1 tsp Maple syrup pure, or honey, optional
	¼ tsp Salt table
	¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
	For salad:
	6 cups (200 g) Mixed greens of baby greens or baby spinach
	1 cup Strawberries hulled and quartered
	1 cup Blueberries
	100 g/4 oz Blue cheese crumbled, such as Roquefort or goat cheese such as Sainte Maure
	½ cup Pecans chopped or other nuts/candied nuts, preferably toasted

Nutritional information

215

calories

14.8g

fat

11.5g

carbohydrates

protein

14mg

cholesterol

1933mg

sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad recipe

This refreshing summer Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad pairs beautifully with any grilled meat or fish, and it’s so easy to make. Just combine a mix of baby greens with fresh strawberries, blueberries, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted pecans, then toss with a bright dressing of Dijon mustard. This also works for an elegant summer lunch with almost no work. I make this salad with strawberries and blueberries but feel free to use any berries you like. The recipe yields six servings as a first course or side dish.

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To make this Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

Steps to make Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad

1
Prepare dressing
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey, optional, ¼ teaspoon table salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
2
Combine salad ingredients
1

In a large bowl, add 6 cups greens, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese, and ½ cup chopped toasted or candied nuts.
3
Dress salad
2

Pour as much dressing as you wish over the salad and gently toss to combine.
4
Serve

Serve right away!

Nothing says summer salad like garden-fresh berries and a mix of baby greens, and this Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad recipe takes it to the next level with blue cheese, nuts, and bright dressing. Try making this salad soon and come back to leave your thoughts below.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!