This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad combines luscious strawberries with creamy goat cheese and fresh greens for a delightful summer dish.

Scale

150 g arugula (4–5 handfuls)

2 cups chopped strawberries

1 medium red onion

halved and sliced root to stem

½ large cucumber

diced

1 avocado

diced

100g soft goat cheese

crumbled

Small handful fresh basil (chopped

optional)

1 cup pecans (raw or toasted

optional)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)

¼ tsp fine sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp chili flakes (or more to taste)

In a large bowl, combine the arugula, strawberries, red onion, cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, basil, and pecans.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing salad!

For an added crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the salad. Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference.

Keywords: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad, Arugula Salad, Strawberry Recipe