Sweetheart Salad with Heart-Shaped Strawberries and Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and elegant Sweetheart Salad featuring heart-shaped strawberries, crunchy roasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, and a light Champagne vinaigrette, perfect for romantic occasions or a healthy, flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups spring salad mix (baby spinach, arugula, or mixed greens)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced into heart shapes
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Dressing
- Champagne vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade), to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Cut a ‘V’ shape into the top of the strawberries to remove the stem and leaves completely. Then slice each strawberry into heart shapes by halving them along the cut.
- Arrange Greens: Spread the spring salad mix evenly on a large serving plate to form the base of the salad.
- Add Toppings: Scatter the heart-shaped strawberries over the greens. Sprinkle roasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese evenly on top for texture and flavor.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle Champagne vinaigrette generously over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without bruising the delicate greens and strawberries.
- Serve Immediately: Present the salad fresh to maintain the vibrant appearance and crisp texture, then enjoy this light, sweet, and tangy dish.
Notes
- For heart-shaped strawberries, carefully slice to maintain the shape and avoid crushing the fruit.
- Use fresh, high-quality greens to enhance flavor and texture.
- Roast pecans lightly if you prefer a warm nutty aroma; otherwise, pre-roasted nuts work well.
- Champagne vinaigrette can be substituted with a simple balsamic or lemon vinaigrette if preferred.
- Serve salad chilled for best taste and freshness.
