Spring Fruit and Herb Salad
A sweet and tangy salad combining strawberries, rhubarb, and goat cheese, dressed with a honey-balsamic glaze and accented with mint and walnuts. This american-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs sliced strawberries, diced rhubarb, crumbled goat cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup diced rhubarb
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 1 cup strawberries and dice 1 cup rhubarb. Crumble 1/2 cup goat cheese into small pieces.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Step 3: In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Heat over low heat until warm and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Pour the honey-balsamic glaze over the salad, gently tossing to coat.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with fresh mint and toasted walnuts, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spring Fruit and Herb Salad take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (15 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spring Fruit and Herb Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sliced strawberries from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spring Fruit and Herb Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spring Fruit and Herb Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spring Fruit and Herb Salad?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better salads dishes though.
