Best 6 Strawberry Macadamia Nut And Spinach Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece of flavors? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the art of preparing a delectable strawberry macadamia nut and spinach salad, topped with a tantalizing honey mustard vinaigrette. This vibrant and refreshing dish is a perfect symphony of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes, complemented by the delightful crunch of fresh spinach. We'll unveil the secret behind the perfect balance of flavors, from selecting the ripest strawberries to crafting a vinaigrette that dances on your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventures, join us as we explore the delightful world of this exquisite salad.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLOOD ORANGES AND MACADAMIA NUTS



Spinach Salad with Blood Oranges and Macadamia Nuts image

Blood oranges are only in season for a few brief times a year, but they are so delicious and unusual that I wanted to create a recipe worthy of them. This colorful salad always gets rave reviews, and I always get asked for the recipe. My husband says it is the best salad he's ever had!

Provided by Fishwrap

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 red onions, thinly sliced
4 blood oranges
8 ounces pitted Kalamata olives, drained
½ cup olive oil
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 large navel orange, juiced
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 ounces roasted, salted macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Fill a covered bowl halfway with ice, add onion slices, and top with more ice. Add cold water until you're just able to get the lid on. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Cut a slice off the top and bottom of each of the blood oranges, and slice downward to remove all skin and white pith. Be careful, as blood oranges will stain like beet juice. Cut oranges into 1/4-inch horizontal slices and remove seeds. Retain any juice and add to the juice of the navel orange. Put slices in a covered bowl or plastic bag with the olives and refrigerate for 3 hours along with onions.
  • Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, sugar, mustard, oregano, pepper, and garlic powder in a jar with a lid, close, and shake well to combine. Refrigerate until 15 minutes before serving the salad. Remove from refrigerator to barely come to room temperature.
  • Drain onions and add to a large salad bowl. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, onions, blood orange slices, and kalamata olives. Drizzle dressing on top and toss to combine. Sprinkle with blue cheese and macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 473.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

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

STRAWBERRY MACADAMIA NUT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (5/5)



Strawberry Macadamia Nut and Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by franny-2

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups (2 L) baby spinach
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced
salt
4 cups (1 L) strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup (50 mL) chervil or Italian parsley sprigs
2/3 cup (150 mL) macadamia nuts
Vinaigrette
2 tsp (10 mL) runny honey
1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard
2 tbsp (25 mL) sherry vinegar
1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place spinach in a large salad bowl. 2. Lightly salt the diced cucumber. Leave to drain in a colander for 30 minutes so the juices will drip out. Pat dry with paper towels. 3. Toss the cucumber with the strawberries. Add to spinach, and toss with chervil and macadamia nuts. 4. Whisk together honey, mustard and vinegar. Whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with salad.

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette image

Here's a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely. -Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
3/4 cup pecan halves, divided
12 cups torn mixed salad greens or chopped fresh spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add 1/4 cup pecans; pulse until chopped. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onions and remaining strawberries and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 37g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette image

Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn spinach leaves
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette image

Colorful and healthy, this wonderful mix of flavors looks beautiful and is easy to put together. Originally from a local paper's cooking section featuring strawberries.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Strawberry

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups Baby Spinach, washed and thoroughly dried (or use the bagged spinach)
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon hulled sunflower seeds
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
enoki mushrooms (optional)
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Salad: Place spinach in a large bowl.
  • Add strawberries, sunflower seeds, and onions.
  • Pour dressing over salad;toss to combine.
  • Serve, garnished with enoki mushrooms, if desired.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl,whisk all ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.4, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries.
  • If you don't have macadamia nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or pecans.
  • To make the salad more filling, you can add grilled chicken or fish.
  • If you don't have honey mustard vinaigrette, you can make your own by whisking together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon vinegar (white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of crumbled bacon or feta cheese.

Conclusion:

This strawberry, macadamia nut, and spinach salad with honey mustard vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

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