Strawberry Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini

Name: Strawberry Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced strawberries; 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 3 Tbs. sugar; 1/2 medium shallot; 1/2 clove garlic, peeled; 1 cup olive oil; 1 12-oz. baguette, cut on bias into 18 thin slices; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 1 6-oz. log goat cheese; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil; 1 5-oz. bag mixed salad greens; 12 strawberries, halved

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sliced strawberries
3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbs. sugar
1/2 medium shallot
1/2 clove garlic, peeled
1 cup olive oil
1 12-oz. baguette, cut on bias into 18 thin slices
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 6-oz. log goat cheese
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
1 5-oz. bag mixed salad greens
12 strawberries, halved

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
To make Strawberry Dressing: Place strawberries, vinegar, sugar, shallot, and garlic in blender, and puree until smooth.
3
Slowly pour in oil, and blend until emulsified.
4
Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
5
To make Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini: Rub baguette slices with oil, and place on baking sheet.
6
Toast in oven 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden.
7
Cool.
8
Mash goat cheese, parsley, thyme, and basil in bowl with fork.
9
Season with salt and pepper, then spread on toasted baguette slices.
10
To assemble Salad: Toss mixed greens with 3 Tbs.
11
Strawberry Dressing, and divide among 6 plates.
12
Add Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini and 4 strawberry halves to each plate.
13
Drizzle crostini with 1 Tbs.
14
dressing.

1740

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar, 3 Tbs. sugar, 1/2 medium shallot, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!