SPRING SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE

SPRING SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE  (Points Plus value per serving:  3)

       (Thank you Patty from Columbia)

1       Tbsp orange juice      ¼ tsp black pepper            ¼ cup crumbled semisoft goat cheese

 1 Tbsp canola oil              ¼ tsp table salt                  2 Tbsp salted dry-roasted pistachio nuts,

2       tsp aged                      4 cups mixed greens                       coarsely chopped              

balsamic vinegar       1 cup sliced strawberries

In a cup, stir together juice, oil, vinegar, pepper, salt; set aside.  Arrange mixed greens in a large shallow bowl; top with strawberries, cheese and nuts.  Just before serving, stir dressing and drizzle over salad; toss gently but well.  Yields about 1 ¼ cups per serving.