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Strawberry Hazelnut Goat Cheese Salad

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From Vanessa Higgins

Strawberry Hazelnut Goat Cheese Salad

Strawberry Salad

Photo © Molly Watson
Creamy, sweet, nutty, and tart – this salad has it all. A honey mustard balsamic dressing brings together tangy goat cheese, juicy strawberries, and earthy hazelnuts along with crisp butter lettuce.

Note: The dressing can be made beforehand and placed in the fridge, just be sure to stir it up before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. dijon-style mustard
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Put the hazelnuts on a sheet pan and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Put the nuts in a clean kitchen towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. (Don’t worry if not all of the skins come off.)
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently wash, hull, and cut strawberries into quarters.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, strawberries, and hazelnuts with enough dressing to coat evenly. Pile high onto salad plates and top with the goat cheese. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Simply sweet with a zing, Member jnevard

I love this salad! My family members don't like goat cheese so I substituted French feta which has the same creaminess. The garlic in the dressing gives it a nice zing. This is a perfect summertime salad.

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