Take advantage of fresh berry season with this delicious Summer Strawberry Salad. Loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, goat cheese, and sparkling orange vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and YUMMY!
It makes the perfect side dish for any meal and can be topped with chicken or shrimp for a satisfying main dish.
Once you taste the amazing flavors in this Summer Strawberry Salad you’ll never eat a boring salad again!
It’s no secret that I’m all about the salads. I love them any way I can get them, and I literally eat them daily. Of course I have my favorites, like this Blueberry Feta Salad and this Pineapple Crunch Salad (trust me…you have to try it!), but the truth is I’ve never met a salad I didn’t like.
And when it comes to summer, I especially love salads with fresh fruit! Because the fresh fruit selection is amazing…and the savory-sweet combination of fruit + cheese + nuts is one of my favorites.
And when it comes to fruit? Well, we all know that strawberries on salads can’t be beat. And there are so many different ways to mix it up. Like this Strawberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad or Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese & Pistachios….or….this Summer Strawberry Salad!
HOW DO YOU MAKE STRAWBERRY SALAD?
- Start with 8 oz. of spinach or your favorite mixed greens.
- Add 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1/2 c. fresh blueberries, and 1/2 c. mandarin oranges.
- Top with 1/2 c. pecans, 3.5 oz. crumbled goat cheese, and 2 Tbsp. green onions.
- Prepare dressing, pour over salad, and toss to combine.
HOW DO YOU MAKE DRESSING FOR STRAWBERRY SALAD?
In a small jar with a lid, combine 1/2 c. sparkling orange juice, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar, 1/2 Tbsp. honey, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Shake well.
WHAT FRUITS DO YOU ADD TO STRAWBERRY SALAD?
Strawberry Salad can be made with just strawberries or with any other fruits you like. For this Summer Strawberry Salad I added blueberries and mandarin oranges, but you could also add mango, pineapple, raspberries, blackberries, or kiwi.
WHAT OTHER TOPPINGS DO YOU ADD TO STRAWBERRY SALAD?
There are many different options when it comes to Strawberry Salad. I usually add some type of cheese (goat, feta, or blue cheese), some type of nuts (pecans, almonds, pistachios, or walnuts), and sliced red or green onions.
The thing I love most about this Summer Strawberry Salad, aside from how GORGEOUS it is, is the fact that it works equally well as a main dish or side dish.
It makes a perfect light lunch, and for a more substantial meal you can always add grilled chicken, shrimp, or even salmon. And it would make a great addition to any summer picnic or party, too!
Between the fresh fruit, the pecans, and the goat cheese, it’s not only delicious, but also incredibly satisfying. And I’m telling you….everyone LOVES a good strawberry salad!
CAN YOU MAKE A STRAWBERRY SALAD IN ADVANCE?
Absolutely! You can easily make this salad in advance, cover it tightly, and simply wait to add the dressing until you are ready to serve it.
HOW WELL DOES STRAWBERRY SALAD KEEP?
Once you add the dressing, you’ll want to eat the salad within the same day. The good news is this salad will be such a hit, there won’t likely be much leftover.
Take advantage of fresh berry season with this delicious Summer Strawberry Salad. Loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, goat cheese, and sparkling orange vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and YUMMY!Summer Strawberry Salad
Ingredients
Salad
Orange Salad Dressing
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 178Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 4g
Judy says
What can be used as a sub for the sparkling orange juice, it’s not available in my area?
Gerri says
Try some OJ mixed with a carbonated water like LaCroix.
Amanda says
This looks so tasty and healthy I cannot wait to try it!
Sabrina says
thank you for putting all of these ingredients together in a perfect summer salad, wow, lot of anti-oxidant power too, nice!
Delaney says
I love a good strawberry salad!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This is such an amazing flavor combo!! Would love to try it!
Allyson Zea says
Oh I need to try this ASAP!!! Looks so vibrant and delicious!!!
Jamielyn says
YUM, this looks incredible! Perfect for Summer!
Krista says
I have to make this salad asap! It looks so good!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
Love all those fresh flavors! SO yummy!
color switch says
This dish is very delicious and attractive, I want to try it, thank you for sharing.
fnaf world says
Strawberry salad is delicious, with many different fruits. Looks very attractive. I really like this dish.
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AY says
This looks so great! Can I use feta cheese instead of goat cheese?
JP says
I’ve used both! Either is fine 😀
JP says
I’m not a huge salad person but this is my favorite! I make it every chance I get. So glad I found it, thank you!
Jessica says
This salad is flipping amazing, all the flavors from the salad and dressing pair so nicely together! I made it for a BBQ, and I got so many compliments on it. This salad is a must!!
backrooms says
Thanks for making such a healthy and delicious summer salad with so many beneficial elements!