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Strawberry & Goat Cheese Green Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck | cookincanuck.com
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
The vinaigrette:
- 10 large fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
The Salad:
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 6 cups packed torn red lettuce leaves
- 1 ¼ cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
The Vinaigrette:
- In a blender or mini food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, white wine vinegar and olive oil. Puree until fairly smooth (small pieces of basil are okay). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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The Salad:
- In a small skillet set over medium heat, toast slivered almonds until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully so that the almonds do not burn.
- In a large bowl, combine torn red leaf lettuce, sliced strawberries, almonds and crumbled goat cheese. Toss with desired amount of basil vinaigrette. You will not need all of the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2110IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
27.4mg
(30%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2110IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.