Strawberry-Balsamic Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsVegetarian
Chef
Ryan Pugh
We've learned that doubling down on a good thing just brings you just that much more goodness and, dare we say, magic. Well, we've waved our wand and brought out the rabbit and the hat (not literally). Our Fresh and Easy line is actually as straightforward as it sounds; fresh ingredients, easy assembly and instructions, with all the fantastic flavors you've come to expect. The only magic is what you bring; the love of making dinner for your friends and family.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 5 oz. Spring Mix
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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1 oz. Walnut Halves
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1 oz. Goat Cheese
- ½ oz. Strawberry Preserves
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) zPaDod3v
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Calories330
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Carbohydrates18g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat25g
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Protein7g
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Sodium580mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using salmon, pat dry, and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin-side up, to hot pan and sear until golden-brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Cook steak until browned and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-10 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve. Add to salad as desired.
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If using sirloin, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steaks to hot pan, and cook until browned and steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Add to salad as desired.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Trim cucumber and thinly slice into rounds. Halve tomatoes. Combine balsamic vinaigrette and strawberry preserves in a mixing bowl. Add spring mix and tomatoes and toss or gently combine. Top with cucumbers, goat cheese (crumbling with your hands, if needed), and walnuts. Bon appétit!
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