This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect addition to your next summer BBQ! Topped with an easy homemade green goddess vinaigrette, this salad will be the star of the show!IT’S OFFICIALLY SUMMER!!

I mean, we had 3 days in a row of 90+ temps in Chicago so yea you can say it’s definitely here. And to celebrate, a few friends and I are putting together a virtual summer BBQ with all the goods. We’ve got drinks, apps, mains, sides, and desserts!

Pretty much anything you could ever want. Except maybe being together in real life and actually having a BBQ!

Me? I’m on summer salad duty – both for our virtual BBQ and in real life. I love volunteering to bring a salad to any summer get together for two reasons:

1. Ease. Salads are easy to make at home and easy to transport (this is so key). And if necessary, you can throw it together once you get to your destination. Plus there is no oven involved. Easy peasy.
2. GREENS. Almost always, summer gatherings are lacking in the greens department. That is why I always volunteer for salad duty – to make sure I get at least one good serving of leafy greens. (Because you know I am having a cocktail and most definitely a cookie cup sundae.)

This strawberry goat cheese salad is my go-to all summer long!

This salad hits all the flavor notes and textures. There is peppery arugula, smooth and creamy goat cheese, sweet and juicy strawberries, crunchy almonds, and silky green goddess vinaigrette.

And it pairs seriously well with all of the other recipes shared below!

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Greek Bell Pepper Boats by Alex from Ruffled Apron Blog
Mexican Grilled Zucchini and Corn Salad by Emily from Get Well With Em

Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops with Prosciutto and Asiago by Jess from Plays Well With Butter
Apricot Pistachio Chicken Paillard by Kristen from Wellness By Kristen

Gluten Free Shrimp Pasta Salad by Taryn from Hot Pan Kitchen
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Potato Salad by Bonnie from BonnieTaubDix.com

Spicy Jalapeno Paloma by Allie from Miss Allie’s Kitchen
Pineapple Gin Cooler Cocktail by Michelle from Cup of Zest

Easy Summer Berry Slab Pie by Marissa from First and Full
Cookie Cup Sundaes by Laura from Sprinkles and Sea Salt

Make this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad for your next BBQ and post a picture on social media! Make sure to use the hashtag #imhungrybynature for a chance to be featured!

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Green Goddess Vinaigrette

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• Author: Ellie
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Side, Salad
• Method: No Bake

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Description

This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect addition to your next summer BBQ! Topped with an easy homemade green goddess vinaigrette, this salad will be the star of the show!

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

• 1 large container arugula
• 3 ounces goat cheese
• 1/2 pint strawberries, halved
• 1/8 cup slices almonds

For the green goddess vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine olive oil, avocado, red wine vinegar, cilantro and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a large bowl toss the salad ingredients with the green goddess vinaigrette.
3. Bring to your summer BBQ!

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Keywords: salad, strawberry, summer

Happy Summer – make sure you pin this for your next BBQ!