A Salad for the Heart: A Valentine’s Day Tradition
This elegant Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Salad is a delightful balance of fresh, nutty, and creamy flavors. With heart-shaped strawberries, roasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese, it’s the perfect way to start a romantic meal with your loved one.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Spring salad mix
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced into heart shapes
- ½ cup Roasted pecans (honey-roasted or caramelized)
- ¼ cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- Champagne vinaigrette, to taste
Instructions
- Cut a ‘V’ shape into the top of each strawberry to remove the stem and create a heart shape. Slice them thinly.
- Arrange the spring mix, heart-shaped strawberries, roasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese on a plate or in a bowl.
- Drizzle with Champagne vinaigrette just before serving or let each person add their own.
- Serve and enjoy this simple yet elegant salad with your loved one.
Notes
- Substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese for a different flavor twist.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Pair with a glass of rosé or sparkling water with a lemon twist for a complete romantic experience.