Strawberry Summer Salad with Goat Cheese

The summertime sun always has me craving fresh fruit! Take advantage of in-season local produce by adding it to everything, like this strawberry and goat cheese salad. You do not want to miss out on this strawberry basil dressing either - it's amazing!
SERVES: 6

Prep Time

10 MIN

Cook Time

10 MIN

Total Time

20 MIN

Ingredients

Salad
1 pack baby spinach
1 pack pearl couscous
½ cucumber
1 cup chopped strawberries
¼ cup green onion
1 package of goat cheese
Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup fresh strawberries
5 basil leaves
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Directions

1. Cook couscous as per package instructions; drain & rinse under cold water. If making ahead, toss with a little olive oil once cooked so it doesn't stick together

2. Chop veggies and strawberries

3. In a small blender, add dressing ingredients and blend until smooth

4. Assemble salad starting with spinach, couscous, strawberries, onion, and goat cheese.

5. Drizzle with dressing and serve

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