Spring Mix Salad Recipe
With Strawberries, Pears, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese Cheese Crumbles, Raspberry Vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Optional garnish
Method
Salad
- 1
Prepare fruit
Wash the strawberries and raspberries (if using fresh) and hull the strawberries. Halve or quarter strawberries depending on size so pieces are bite-sized (about 1 cup after halving). Core the pear and thinly slice it into 1/8-inch slices; if you prefer, toss pear slices with a teaspoon of lemon juice to slow browning.
- 2
Assemble base
Place 6 cups of spring mix in a large salad bowl. Gently toss to loosen and aerate the greens.
- 3
Add toppings
Scatter the halved strawberries and sliced pear evenly over the spring mix. Sprinkle 3 ounces of crumbled goat cheese and 3 ounces of roughly chopped candied pecans over the top. If using, tuck fresh mint leaves among the greens and sprinkle the lemon zest over the salad for brightness.
Raspberry Vinaigrette
- 4
If using fresh raspberries, rinse and drain them. Place 3 ounces raspberries in a blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons warm water and blend until smooth. If you prefer a seed-free dressing, press the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl, discarding the seeds.
- 5
To the raspberry puree, add 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup), 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- 6
While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil until the vinaigrette emulsifies and thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more honey if it needs sweetness, more vinegar if it needs brightness, or a tablespoon or two of water to thin to desired consistency.
- 7
Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days; shake well before using.
To serve
- 8
Just before serving, drizzle about 3 to 4 tablespoons of raspberry vinaigrette over the salad (start with less; you can always add more). Gently toss the salad to coat the greens and distribute toppings without crushing the fruit.
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