Description
A fresh and vibrant Spring Easter Salad featuring juicy strawberries, crisp mixed greens, smoky turkey bacon, and creamy plant-based cheese. This bright, healthy, and colorful salad is perfect for spring celebrations or a light, satisfying meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced into thin wedges
- 4 cups mixed fresh greens (baby spinach, arugula, and romaine), washed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese (crumbled or sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the fresh greens thoroughly, then chop or tear them into bite-size pieces. Slice strawberries into thin wedges and thinly slice the red onion. Cook the smoked turkey bacon until crispy and chop into small pieces. Toast the pecans lightly to unlock their nutty aroma.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), olive oil (natural), honey (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), salt, and pepper until emulsified. For a slightly thicker consistency, gently stir in a pinch of natural gelling agent.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh greens, strawberries, red onions, toasted pecans, smoked turkey bacon, and plant-based cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until every piece is lightly coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with a few whole strawberries or crumbled plant-based cheese for a final touch of color and appeal.
Notes
- Use the freshest strawberries you can find to maximize flavor and juiciness.
- Toss just enough dressing to coat each ingredient without making it soggy.
- Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning; toasted pecans enhance the salad’s texture.
- Keep greens and strawberries chilled until just before assembling to keep everything crisp.
- Slice strawberries and onions uniformly in size for balanced bites every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spring salad, strawberry salad, turkey bacon salad, plant-based cheese, fresh greens, healthy salad, gluten free salad, Easter salad
