Fresh Flavors for the Fourth: Strawberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad

Your New Fresh Fourth of July Favorite!

Summer celebrations call for dishes that are fresh, full of flavor, and have that festive pop. Nothing says summer quite like fresh strawberries, crunchy Roasted Sea Salt Walnuts, and creamy goat cheese. Bold, refreshing, full of color, and guaranteed to make your dish stand out at your next summer event.

At Go A Little Nuts!, we’re kicking off everyone’s favorite summer celebration with a salad that embodies that summer feeling of family dinners, backyard barbecues, and the perfect sunny 4th of July.

Why Roasted Sea Salt Walnuts?

We love this question! Our Roasted Sea Salt Walnuts elevate any dish from simply good to exceptionally delicious. Adding texture and flavor, our meticulously roasted walnuts complement the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the creaminess of the goat cheese perfectly. As if it couldn’t get any better, walnuts are also rich in antioxidants, ALA omega-3s, protein, and fiber, adding quality nutrition to every bite!

Fit for Any Occasion

Wherever your summer plan may take you, this Strawberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad will fit right in. Colorful, fresh, and nutritious, it’s sure to be the talk of the summer.

Ready to make everyone’s head turn? Check out the recipe below and pick up your Roasted Sea Salt Walnuts from Go A Little Nuts!, and add the Strawberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad to your summer lineup.

Fresh, festive, and family-approved!

Happy 4th of July!

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Strawberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad

Salad Ingredients:

· 5oz baby arugula

· 2 cups fresh strawberries

· 1/4 cup red onion

· 1 avocado

· 1 cup goat cheese

· 1 cup Go a Little Nuts! Roasted Sea Salt Walnuts

· 5-6 Slices of bacon

Instructions

1. Chop and prepare all the salad ingredients.

2. Cook bacon using your favorite method.

3. Combine arugula, onion, and bacon. Dress with about half of the dressing to start, adding more as desired just before it’s ready to serve and enjoy!

4. Top with avocado, strawberries, and crumbled goat cheese.

For Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing:

· 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

· 1/4 cup champagne vinegar

· 1 garlic clove, minced

· 1 tsp honey

· 2 tsp Dijon mustard

· ¼ tsp kosher salt

· ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

2. Slowly add olive oil and whisky thoroughly. Continue to whisk until the dressing is fully emulsified.

3. Store in a jar with a lid.

Chill until ready to serve. Shake well before serving.

Notes

· If you cannot find arugula or are just not a fan, you can simply swap it out for your favorite greens.

· Need to make ahead of time? Prep all the ingredients and dressing no more than one day in advance. Do not add the avocado or dressing until just before serving.

· To save on time, use store-bought dressing. While we love a homemade vinaigrette just as much as the next person, it can sometimes feel like you are re-inventing the wheel. There’s no shame in that!