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Summer berry salad on a white plate with a bowl of lemon zest and a bowl of almonds on the side.
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Summer Berry Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds

A fresh summer salad with spicy caramelized almonds, goat cheese, and a light dijon mustard dressing.
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 625kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup spring mix
  • 1 handful strawberries
  • 2 Tbsp goat cheese, soft
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • salt, to taste
  • ⅛ tsp chili pepper flakes

Easy Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium-low heat add almonds and maple syrup. Stir to coat evenly. Stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes, being careful to not burn them.
    ¼ cup toasted almonds, 1 Tbsp maple syrup
    Almonds toasting in a skillet with a wooden spoon on a wooden board.
  • Remove pan from heat and transfer almonds onto silicone mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle it with salt and chili flakes.
    salt,, ⅛ tsp chili pepper flakes
    Chopped almonds on a baking tray with a bowl of salt and a bowl of chili flakes on the side.
  • Make dressing. Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined. Or put all of the ingredients in a jar and give it a shake.
    ½ tsp lemon zest, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 2 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, salt,, black pepper,
    A small bowl of salad dressing with a spoon with olive oil, lemon wedge, and small ingredient bowls on the side.
  • Wash the salad leaves. Wash and slice the strawberries.
    1 cup spring mix, 1 handful strawberries, 1 cup romaine lettuce
    Greens in a sieve and chopped strawberries on a wooden cutting board with a knife.
  • To assemble the salad, place greens on a plate for the base. Add sliced strawberries on top and crumble goat cheese. Then drizzle with dressing and sprinkle caramelized almonds on top.
    2 Tbsp goat cheese,
    Summer berry salad on a white plate with salad dressing, almonds, and lemon zest on the side.

Notes

If you're not a fan of goat cheese, you can easily substitute it with another cheese. Feta, blue cheese, or even a milder cheese like mozzarella are great options.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4855IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg