Strawberry and Chèvre Salad
We think of this salad every spring in strawberry season! You want the sweetest strawberries to pair and contrast with the tangy Chevre.
Strawberry and Chèvre Salad
As with most salads, plate individually for family style. I use a really good syrupy Balsamic Vinegar for this recipe.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 8 cups baby salad greens
- ½ cup (100 gr) Chevre, crumbled
- 2 cups (279 gr) sliced strawberries
- Sliced almonds to garnish if desired
Dressing:
- ¼ cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 TBSP (30 ml) Raspberry vinegar
- 1 TBSP (15 ml) Balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp. (2 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ TBSP (6 gr) Brown Sugar Splenda
Instructions
- Mix dressing ingredients and set aside. Dressing can be made earlier in the day and stored in a tightly sealed container.
- Place salad greens on a platter or individual dishes.
- Drizzle with dressing over greens.
- Top with strawberries, crumbled goat cheese and sliced almonds (if using).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Goat Cheese and Sauvignon Blanc were a match made long ago in the Loire Valley, France. So, there is no need to mess with it! But, the sweet dressing also works really well with a Chardonnay.
Try a French Sancerre, a Chardonnay or a New World Sauvignon Blanc. If there is a read wine person in the crowd, a Pinot Noir is our choice.
We’ve paired with:
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
- Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Blue Mountain Okanagan Falls Sauvignon Blanc
- La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
- La Crema Pinot Noir