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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish combining tender spinach leaves, juicy strawberries, crunchy nuts, tangy cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal, side dish, or appetizer, it is quick to prepare and endlessly customizable to suit various tastes and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves (young and tender)
  • 1 pint ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spinach and strawberries: Wash fresh spinach thoroughly and spin dry to remove excess water. Hull and slice fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
  2. Toast the nuts: Lightly toast sliced almonds or your choice of nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, to amplify their flavor.
  3. Mix the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, toasted nuts, thinly sliced red onions, and crumbled cheese for a beautiful colorful base.
  4. Prepare the dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, a touch of honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and balanced to complement the salad ingredients.
  5. Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss just before serving to keep the spinach crisp and the flavors vibrant.

Notes

  • Pick the freshest ingredients: Use fresh, ripe strawberries and vibrant spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast nuts carefully: Keep an eye on nuts while toasting so they don’t burn and become bitter.
  • Dress it last minute: Adding dressing right before serving keeps the leaves crisp and appetizing.
  • Balance flavors: Adjust honey or vinegar in the dressing to match your taste preference for sweetness or tanginess.
  • Use a salad spinner: Drying spinach thoroughly prevents sogginess and helps the dressing adhere better.

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Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, healthy salad, fresh salad, summer salad, gluten free salad, easy salad, quick salad, vegetarian salad

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