Name: Strawberry Jalapeño & Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 oz mixed spring greens or baby spinach; 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled; ½ cup candied pecans or toasted walnuts; ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp Texan Heartland Vanilla Strawberry Jalapeño Jam; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp Dijon mustard; Pinch of salt and black pepper

Strawberry Jalapeño & Goat Cheese Salad

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Texan Heartland

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

This vibrant salad combines fresh greens, creamy goat cheese, candied pecans, and sliced strawberries, all tied together with a sweet-heat vinaigrette made from Texan Heartland’s Vanilla Strawberry Jalapeño Jam. It’s refreshing, balanced, and elegant enough for entertaining while simple enough for a weekday meal.

Ingredients

5 oz mixed spring greens or baby spinach
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
½ cup candied pecans or toasted walnuts
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced

For the Vinaigrette

3 tbsp Texan Heartland Vanilla Strawberry Jalapeño Jam
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt and black pepper

Directions

Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Texan Heartland Vanilla Strawberry Jalapeño Jam, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Assemble the salad: Place greens in a large bowl or platter. Top with sliced strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, red onion, and candied pecans.
Dress & serve: Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired.