October 06, 2012

Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad

 

After yesterday's scorcher, today's cooler change feels very refreshing. I am still working on my crafts but returned to the kitchen to put together a quick salad for lunch. This strawberry and goat cheese salad is genius in its simplicity and makes most of the best quality ingredients available. I used a slightly sharp and matured goat cheese that balances the sweetness of strawberries and the peppery Asian greens. Drizzled with balsamic and good extra virgin olive oil, this salad is a real winner.


Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad
(inspired by Ruokatieto)

mixed greens
fresh strawberries
goat cheese
balsamic vinegar
olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
walnuts, optional

1. Mix greens and sliced strawberries. Add goat cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with black pepper. Serve with crusty sourdough.

Posted by Maria
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14 comments:

  1. Rosa's Yummy Yums6 October 2012 at 17:36

    A wonderful salad! That combination is so great.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. Mausteinen Manteli6 October 2012 at 23:53

    Ihanan raikkaan näköinen, en saa vuohenjuustosta ja mansikasta tarpeekseni.. :)

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  3. MikeVFMK7 October 2012 at 04:34

    Beautiful salad, Maria! Love goat cheese and fruit in a salad. And yours looks brilliant. And no doubt tastes delicious.

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  4. Eha7 October 2012 at 10:56

    That salad looks like a piece of edible art :) ! Beautiful! I'm a late starter in using strawberries in savoury salads, but the more I try the more I like!!

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  5. leaf (the indolent cook)7 October 2012 at 11:05

    So fresh and vibrant!

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  6. Anonymous7 October 2012 at 12:27

    Can't help but notice a lot of dairy/eggs creeping back into your recipes of late. Are you no longer following a vegan diet?

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    1. Maria7 October 2012 at 13:28

      Hello Anonymous!

      That's right! I'm back to eating eggs and dairy and enjoying a more balanced diet again.

      Thanks!

      Maria

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  7. sannabanana8 October 2012 at 00:13

    Nam, ihana - täytyy kokeilla!

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  8. Deb @ Vegie Project8 October 2012 at 21:52

    Love the simplicity of this dish. It looks beautiful too!

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  9. Nordic Bliss8 October 2012 at 23:15

    Wow looks fantastic!
    It is a really good picture Maria

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  10. Tiina - Fanni ja Kaneli9 October 2012 at 05:23

    Amazing photos - so fresh! And full of early summer feeling!

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  11. Gwen9 October 2012 at 14:09

    Absolutely, positively perfect. This has to be my most favorite simple salad ever.

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  12. We Are Not Martha13 October 2012 at 15:46

    It's just getting to be fall here, but you already have me missing summer with this salad! Can't wait for strawberry season again :)

    Sues

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  13. Lexy Zimba24 June 2013 at 02:58

    I just saw this recipe - 5 minutes later and I am eating it. Great Salad!

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