Blush & Branch Salad

Where softness meets nature, and every bite feels like home — strawberries, goat cheese and candied pecans over tender greens with a honey-balsamic dressing.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale or spring mix)
• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
• ¼ cup candied pecans
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
• Edible flowers or microgreens, for garnish (optional)
• Dressing
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth.
2. In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens as your base.
3. Top with the strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, red onion, dried cranberries, cucumber, and avocado (if using).
4. Drizzle with the dressing just before serving and gently toss to combine.
5. Garnish with edible flowers or microgreens, if desired. Serve fresh and enjoy the beauty in every bite.

Enjoy with a slice of sourdough bread, a chilled rosé, or simply good company.