Strawberry, Pecan, Goat Cheese Mixed Greens with a White Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette

This has been my go-to salad this summer.

 

 If you invited me over for a cookout or get together and asked for me to bring a salad, this is what you got. 

 The dressing is my favorite part of the salad.  It takes about 2 minutes to make and is much better tasting (and probably better for you) than store bought salad dressings. 

This is a great and easy side dish to enjoy in the last few weeks of summer.

White Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette

(makes ~1/4 cup)

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

3 Tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper

Directions

Pour the white balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper into a bowl or jar (I use an old jam jar).  Whisk or shake to combine well.

Strawberry, Pecan, Goat Cheese Mixed Greens

(makes 2 salads)

Ingredients

2 cups mixed greens

4-5 strawberries, sliced

2 oz. crumbled goat cheese

a handful of candied pecans

white balsamic honey vinaigrette

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.. Pour in enough of the white balsamic honey vinaigrette so that it coats everything once tossed.