One of my favorite seasonal fruits is strawberries the spring. Like a lot of fruits, the difference between a small, deep red berry from a farmer’s market and the giant white in the middle grocery store berries is night and day.





So when they start to hit markets, I buy them up and put them on everything and I’m not even sorry about it. One of my favorite things to do is add them to a salad, and this salad is a standout.




It doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, but it has a lot of flavor thanks to the berries and a delectable white balsamic vinaigrette made with Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil.




If you’ve never used white balsamic vinegar, it’s similar to regular balsamic, but a bit less sweet and syrupy. It’s also a bit less acidic, so it’s perfect when you want something kind of mild without that super tart bite.




Sunflower seeds add crunch and a bit of saltiness to balance out the tender greens and sweet berries, while goat cheese adds a bit of creamy richness. This is an easy salad that will make a perfect starter for a dinner, but also a casual back patio meal on a nice night.