A refreshing salad featuring crisp lettuce and fragrant basil, dressed with a sweet and tangy cherry balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is a unique and ambitious dish that combines a variety of flavors and textures. The fresh greens and basil provide a fresh and crisp base, while the strawberries or blood oranges add a hint of sweetness. The goat cheese and cashews add a creamy and crunchy element, while the cherry balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy and sweet flavor. Perfect for a full size meal or a side dish!

Serving Size: 2 - 3

Prep Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 cups greens such as red looseleaf, romaine, greenleaf, butterhead lettuce - Northern Greens - Gourmet Lettuce Head Mix 3
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced - Northern Greens - Living Basil Bunch
• A handful of microgreens - Hunters' Dale - Microgreen Salad [Blend of the week]
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced OR blood oranges, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese - Goat's Pride Dairy - Farmstead Feta
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted cashews or any type of nuts - Ayoubs Dried Fruits & Nuts - Dry Roasted Cashews [Lightly Salted]
• 1/4 cup cherry infused balsamic vinegar - All of Oil - Cherry Infused Dark Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey - BC Buzz Honey - Wildflower Honey
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup blood orange infused olive oil - All of Oil - Blood Orange Infused EVOO

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, basil, strawberries or blood oranges, goat cheese, and cashews.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is emulsified.

Step 3

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to evenly coat. Top with microgreens for a pop of fresh herbs!

Step 4

Serve immediately and enjoy!