Almond Berry Goat Cheese Summer Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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This is hands down the best summer salad! From the fresh berries to the crunchy almonds, this salad makes for a great addition to any meal.

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Ingredients Used with Alternative Ideas

Listed below are ingredients used within the Almond Berry Goat Cheese Summer Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, with alternative options.

Organic spinach and arugula mix – the combination of these two pair nicely together! However, feel free to also use a combination of romain, mesclun, oak leaf, red leaf and green leaf.
Goat cheese – I love using herb goat cheese, but swap for clover blossom honey, strawberry spritz, honey truffle, or wild blueberry goat cheese to add a variety of different flavors.
Organic strawberries – feel free to swap for raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
Red onion – the addition of red onion is key to making this salad!
Pepitas – these add the perfect crunch along with a good source of plant protein and healthy fats.
Slivered almonds – swap for pecans or walnuts!
Balsamic vinaigrette dressing – this dressing really ties in all the flavors.

How to Make the Best Summer Salad

Before adding all the ingredients together within a large bowl, be sure to properly clean your produce. I also like using a salad spinner to ensure the lettuce is properly cleaned and dried before consumption. Next, be sure to crumble the goat cheese and chop the red onion and strawberries into bite sized pieces. Add all the ingredients within a large bowl, pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and enjoy!

Can I Store this Salad?

I recommend consuming this salad immediately after preparing. However, you can store this salad in an airtight container for 1-2 days. If you store this salad, be sure to add the balsamic vinaigrette per individual serving, versus pouring over the entire salad.

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