Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients:

• ¾ pint strawberries, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 5 oz spring mix, spinach, or other greens
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• Walnuts, optional

Balsamic Dressing:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• ½ garlic clove minced
• salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Make the Dressing:

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl until creamy.

Assemble Salad:

• In a large bowl, add greens, sliced strawberries, red onion and goat cheese.
• Toss with desired amount of dressing (better to start with less and add more if needed).
• Divide into servings and sprinkle with walnuts. Enjoy!