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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Cut a ‘V’ shape into the top of each strawberry to remove the stem and create a heart shape. Slice them thinly.
  2. Arrange the spring mix, heart-shaped strawberries, roasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese on a plate or in a bowl.
  3. Drizzle with Champagne vinaigrette just before serving or let each person add their own.
  4. Serve and enjoy this simple yet elegant salad with your loved one.
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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.