Summer Strawberry Salad

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted almonds*
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups arugula
3/4 cup sliced strawberries
2 oz goat cheese
2 tablespoons mint

Instructions

Put the almonds in a plastic bag and crush them with the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
Heat a pan on a low flame and add the crushed almonds to the pan. Toast the nuts for about 5 minutes, tossing frequently.
To assemble the salad, toss the greens and strawberries together.
Tear up the mint with your hands and add it to the salad.
Crumble the goat cheese on top and sprinkle on the almonds. Serve with your favorite balsamic vinaigrette.

Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)

Serving Size: 1/2 the salad

Calories: 247 calories

Total Fat: 17 g

Cholesterol: 30 mg

Sodium: 196.1 mg

Total Carbs: 15.6 g

Fiber: 4.8 g

Sugar: 7.1 g

Added Sugars: 0 g

Protein: 10.1 g

*if you are allergic to nuts, you can substitute with sunflower seeds or hemp hearts

Key words: strawberry salad, summer salad, goat cheese salad

This salad is so refreshing and it comes together in less than 10 minutes. It's a perfect side salad to pair with your favorite protein or you can eat the entire salad as your main. I hope you enjoy!