Spring Fruit and Herb Salad

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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 strawberries, rhubarb, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 American cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 1 cup strawberries and dice 1 cup rhubarb. Crumble 1/2 cup goat cheese into small pieces.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, and crumbled goat cheese.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 4: Pour the honey-balsamic glaze over the salad, gently tossing to coat.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle with fresh mint and toasted walnuts, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

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 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.

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