Green Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese

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Green Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese

Green Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese

This lively salad captures the essence of early summer with ripe strawberries, chives and baby spinach. To make it a meal, top it with grilled chicken breast.

Serves 4

Prep Time 20 min

Total Time 20 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Healthy Weight   High Fiber   Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Cholesterol   Low Sodium  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cups watercress, tough stems removed
  • 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, (about 12 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup fresh chives, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans, (see Tip)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Cooking Directions

Step 1


Whisk maple syrup (or brown sugar), vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach, watercress, strawberries and chives; toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top with pecans and goat cheese.



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