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    Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad

    Published: Jun 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 44 Comments

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    This summer Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad has fresh strawberries, crunchy candied almonds, and tangy goat cheese for the perfect combination of flavors. Top with a strawberry vinaigrette and you will have your go-to summer salad!

    strawberry butter lettuce salad with strawberry dressing on the side

    One of my favorite times of year is the beginning of summer when strawberry season is in full swing. I always go a little crazy at the strawberry farm and find myself making strawberry everything, including this Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad.

    This salad has the perfect combination of sweet, salty, tangy, and crunchy to satisfy anyone. You could serve this as a light meal or increase the portions for the perfect summer salad for a gathering.

    If you are looking for more strawberry recipes, check out my Strawberry Ice Cream Cheesecake, Air Fryer Strawberry Turnovers, Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake, or Dehydrated Strawberries.

    And, if you want more delicious salad recipes, check out this collection of 30 Simple Salad Recipes at eightyrecipes.com!

    butter lettuce salad with strawberry vinaigrette, almonds and feta cheese

    Ingredients Needed to Make a Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad

    Lettuce- I used butter lettuce for this salad because I love the flavor and texture of butter lettuce and it works well with all of the bold flavors going into this salad. I also love the way butter lettuce can be presented in the bowl.

    Strawberries- You will need fresh strawberries that are just slightly firm for easier slicing and so that they hold up when mixing in the salad. If the strawberries are too soft they will break up too much.

    Nuts- I found some honey-roasted sliced almonds at the grocery store and they were the perfect sweet addition to this salad. You could also toast or slice your own, but I'm all about ease and convenience. If you prefer almonds that are not sweetened, they would be delicious too.

    Cheese- Crumbled goat cheese was my first choice for this salad because of its strong tangy flavor and the texture is always perfect for salads. I used a crumbled goat cheese which seems to work better than the log form which tends to be softer.

    butter lettuce with strawberries, almonds and goat cheese

    Other Flavor Combinations for this Salad

    One of the great things about salads is you can substitute and add anything you like. For the lettuce spinach or mixed greens are a good substitution since they are still soft and mild in flavor. Walnuts or pecans are also delicious in salads. If you don't like goat cheese, you could also use feta or blue cheese.

    strawberry shrub salad dressing in a shaker bottle
    Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette

    Which Salad Dressing to Use for this Recipe

    I recommend a sweet and tangy dressing like my Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette or a balsamic vinaigrette for this salad. I wouldn't recommend a creamy dressing like ranch or blue cheese unless you omit the goat cheese. Of course, you can use any salad dressing you like.

    strawberry almond goat cheese salad
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    butter lettuce salad with strawberry vinaigrette

    Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad

    This summer Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad has strawberries, candied almonds, and goat cheese for the perfect combination of flavors.
    5 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 262kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • medium bowl
    • sharp knife

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 medium strawberries, thinly sliced
    • ½ head butter lettuce, rinsed and dried
    • 2 tablespoon candied almonds
    • 2 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
    • strawberry shrub vinigrette (or balsamic vinaigrette)

    Instructions

    • Rinse, dry, and hull the strawberries. Cut each one into thin slices and set aside.
      hulled and sliced strawberries
    • Rinse and dry the butter lettuce and cut off the core at the bottom to create separate leaves. Arrange the leave around the bottom of the bowl in 3-4 layers starting largest to smallest. Place the strawberries on top of the lettuce.
      butter lettuce and strawberries in a bowl
    • Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and candied almonds on top. Add your favorite salad dressing and enjoy!
      butter lettuce with strawberries, almonds and goat cheese

    Notes

    • Nutrition values for salad only, no dressing.
    • If you are making for a crowd, I would recommend serving without the dressing. This way you can store the leftovers covered in the fridge. If the salad had dressing on it, it will get soggy. 
    • Substitutions include spinach or mixed greens, walnuts or pecans, and feta or blue cheese.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.8g | Protein: 13.3g | Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 4.3g | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Pam Greer says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious salad! So perfect for summer!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        Thanks, Pam, I agree, perfect for summer.

        Reply
    2. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      June 28, 2021 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      I've decided this is what I want for dinner; it sounds perfect in combination with strawberries and goat cheese...mmmmmmm! I can't wait for tonight! The meat lovers have schnitzels to go with this beautiful salad; I'm happy with just it:)))

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        I hope you love this salad and the meat lovers taste it and love it too!! Strawberries and goat cheese are meant to go together!

        Reply
    3. Lilly says

      June 28, 2021 at 1:57 am

      5 stars
      Such a tasty salad! Will def make again!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 28, 2021 at 8:01 pm

        Oh good, thanks Lilly!

        Reply
    4. Gabriela Herrera says

      June 28, 2021 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      This salad is so beautiful and nutritious and the balsamic dressing just takes it up to a whole new level.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:18 pm

        Don't you just love it when healthy and delicious go together??😁

        Reply
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