Mandarin-Strawberry Salad

By McLean

Ingredients

• 6 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1/2 cup rice noodles
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons salad oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 oz. semi soft goat cheese (chèvre), crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine greens, strawberries, noodles, green onions, and almonds.

For dressing, in food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cup of the mandarin oranges, coconut, honey, salad oil, vinegar, salt, ginger and pepper. Process until blended.

Pour dressing over greens mixture; toss to coat. Top with the remaining mandarin oranges and goat cheese.