Best Easter Spring Salad with Goat Cheese
A bright and fresh spring salad featuring crisp greens, sweet berries, crunchy nuts, and creamy goat cheese tossed with a light vinaigrette — perfect for Easter brunch or a seasonal gathering.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup pecans toasted
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spring greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top just before serving.
Notes
You can substitute raspberries for strawberries or add avocado slices for extra creaminess. Serve immediately after dressing for best texture.