Best 8 Spinach Strawberry Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creations, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a dish that captivates the senses and tantalizes the palate: spinach strawberry balsamic bleu cheese salad. This vibrant ensemble of fresh greens, juicy berries, tangy dressing, and pungent cheese weaves a tapestry of tastes and textures that will leave you craving more. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting your culinary exploration, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect spinach strawberry balsamic bleu cheese salad, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a great easy summer salad, with a lot of options as to mixing and matching. Plus the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix, blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional but a pecan or roasted almond adds a little crunch and more protein!

Provided by Shelby Cady

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup raw pecans
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
  • Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 282.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Spinach Strawberry Salad with Blue Cheese image

A delicious Southern green salad with candied pecans, blue cheese, oranges, strawberries and a tasty balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by LIz Berg

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

5-ounce bag mixed spring salad greens or baby spinach
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, crumbled
1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained
1-2 cups fresh strawberries, stems and any core removed, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
A pinch or more of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced
Pinch of salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Make pecans first. Stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar and warm water and mix to combine. Add the pecans and soak for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly. Mix together the 1 tablespoon of sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, then toss the pecans in the mixture. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment or nonstick foil and bake for 10 minutes at 350°, stirring once about halfway through the baking time. Move the pecans and parchment or foil to a cooling rack while preparing the rest of the salad. Add the greens, then blue cheese, mandarin oranges and strawberries to a large salad bowl. Set aside. Make the vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, shallot, salt, and a few gratings of black pepper. Then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the oil is incorporated and the dressing is thick and emulsified. To serve, toss the salad with enough of the salad dressing to lightly coat the greens. Pass extra dressing as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 7 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 265 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams unsaturated fat

STRAWBERRY BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Strawberry Blue Cheese Salad image

Unusual ingredients make this salad refreshingly different! Even kids like it!

Provided by CHRISPENTINA

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups diced fresh strawberries
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
½ cup diced red onion

Steps:

  • Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, mix the toasted pecans, greens, strawberries, blue cheese, and red onion. Toss with the vinegar and olive oil dressing mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 546.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BLUE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD



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Perk up simple spinach with bacon, cheese and lively dressing that Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas created. "The lemon juice in the dressing adds just the right zing," she says.-Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients; mix well and set aside. In a medium salad bowl, toss spinach, onion and mushrooms. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss well. Sprinkle with bacon and blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD



Spinach Strawberry Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad image

My family (elderly parents included) were too busy eating and "mmmm-ing" and "oooo-ing" to initially comment. When they finally finished, each of them declared that this was the best salad they had ever eaten. Truly a texture delight, it is also a perfect blend of sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth and all around delicious. The dressing is sweet, so you don't want to "over dress" your salad. You may change this salad by exchanging mandarin oranges, blueberries, craisins, or other fruit of choice for the strawberries, Although I prefer almonds or pecans, you can use walnuts or sunflower seeds. And substituting good goat cheese for the bleu cheese is also another variation. No substitution has ever been bad in my estimation.

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh spinach, rinsed and dried well
1 quart strawberry, cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/3 cup slivered almonds or 1/3 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon shallot, very finely minced
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In small bowl mix together olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, shallot and sugar.
  • Whisk in teaspoon of Dijon mustard until dressing is smooth. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • In large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, nuts, and cheese.
  • If you are sure you will be using all of the spinach salad, dress salad lightly immediately before serving. If you will have some salad left over (which rarely happens in my family) allow each individual to dress their own salad. It is a sweet dressing so a little goes a long way.

SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad image

A simple dressing made of currant jelly and balsamic vinegar coats this colorful salad, sprinkled with crunchy pine nuts. If you like blue cheese, you'll love this refreshing toss. -Grace Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 pints fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, heat jelly in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, oranges, onion and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Strawberry and Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I like the balsamic vinagrette combined with the sweet strawberries and fresh spinach. Unlike most salads with sweet berries the flavors are tangy and mild rather than sugary or syrup-y, allowing the sweetness of the berries to shine through. A little goat cheese on each serving would be nice but is optional. I hope you like it, too.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ounce balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon creole mustard
3 ounces olive oil
1 pint ripe strawberry, stemmed & quartered
16 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 cup red onion, shaved
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, and a little salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified.
  • Taste the dressing, and adjust to your liking.
  • For the salad, combine the strawberries, onions and spinach in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 114.3, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 4.3

MIXED BERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Mixed Berry Spinach Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: baby spinach, strawberry, blueberry, red onion, sweet apple, candied walnuts, strawberry, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, feta cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 oz baby spinach
1 cup strawberry, sliced
½ cup blueberry
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 sweet apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup candied walnuts, chopped
1 cup strawberry
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup feta cheese, as desired

Steps:

  • For the dressing, push a straw through the strawberries from the tip to the green top to remove the hull. (Or you can cut it off with a knife!)
  • Add the rest of the dressing ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth. Refrigerate.
  • Cut strawberries, apple, and onion into slices.
  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. (Spinach wilts easily, don't add dressing until ready to eat!)
  • Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 17 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • If you don't have blue cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or goat cheese.
  • To make a gluten-free version of this salad, use gluten-free bread or croutons.
  • This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Spinach, strawberry, balsamic, bleu cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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