Best 5 Spicy Strawberry Salad Recipes

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Spicy strawberry salads are a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and piquant flavors. This combination creates a refreshing and robust dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. With a variety of ingredients that complement each other perfectly, spicy strawberry salads offer a unique and flavorful experience that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY STRAWBERRY SALAD



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A friend once made this for a party to celebrate the beginning of summer. It is cool, crisp and crunchy - just what a salad should be.

Provided by Leslie Oscarson

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups fresh sliced mushrooms
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, sugar, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dry mustard and vinegar. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the mushrooms and mixed greens; add dressing and toss. Sprinkle with strawberries and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

STRAWBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package ramen noodles, crushed, flavor packet discarded
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
One 5-ounce bag baby spinach
1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • For the salad: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix the ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds and melted butter. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Tear the lettuce and combine with the spinach, strawberries and cheese in a large salad bowl.
  • For the dressing: Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar. Combine the oil, paprika, salt and garlic and then add to the sugar-vinegar mixture. Mix well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy topping over the salad green and toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.

SPICY STRAWBERRY MARGARITA



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces simple syrup, plus more for the glasses
Coarse salt
4 cups ice
2 cups hulled and halved fresh strawberries, plus 2 strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced for garnish, optional
2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
4 ounces silver tequila
2 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces triple sec
1/2 Fresno chile, diced, seeded or unseeded depending on the spice level you want

Steps:

  • Dip half of the rim of 4 margarita glasses in the simple syrup, then dip in the coarse salt. Set aside.
  • In a blender, combine the ice, halved strawberries, watermelon, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup and Fresno chile. Blend until frothy. Pour into your prepared margarita glasses, garnish each with a thinly sliced strawberry if desired and enjoy immediately!

SPICY STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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Made for RSC #11 A slightly different variation on an old classic. Setting time is included in time.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups spinach, washed and drained
2 fresh green shallots, chopped
1 cup blood orange
1 cup strawberry, sliced
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 fresh cayenne pepper, chopped
salt & pepper (optional)
smoked gouda cheese, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • To prepare dressing; combine oil, honey, orange juice concentrate and white
  • wine together - whisk until smooth, then add peppers. Let set 15 minutes.
  • Put all salad ingredients in salad bowl and toss with dressing.
  • Serve topped with cheese cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 29, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 55.3, Protein 4.2

SWIFT STRAWBERRY SALAD



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A simple blend of syrup, orange juice and caramel topping forms the light dressing for the fresh berries and the crunchy cashews found in this sensational salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/3 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • Place strawberries in a large bowl. Mix caramel topping, syrup and orange juice; drizzle over strawberries. Top with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of greens for a more colorful and flavorful salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese and nuts.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-balanced and not too sweet or spicy.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it's made for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Spicy strawberry salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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