Are you looking for a refreshing, flavorful and nutritious salad to enhance your culinary repertoire? Strawberry spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a classic combination that offers a delightful medley of sweet, tangy and slightly bitter flavors. Its vibrant colors and textures make it an impressive dish that is perfect for both casual and formal occasions. Whether you're craving a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a delightful starter, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
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
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 SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS FETA AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
A delicious and easy strawberry spinach salad with layers of exciting flavor! It's perfect for a summer lunch with chicken or serve as dinner side salad.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with a little water if desired. Set aside.
- Add pecans, brown sugar and butter to a small non-stick skillet and cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly until sugar starts to melt and caramelize, about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
- In a salad bowl toss together spinach, strawberries, half of the feta, red onion and pecans. Drizzle about 1/3 of the dressing over salad then plate and drizzle remaining dressing over individual portions and top with remaining half of the feta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
I found the original recipe on Allrecipes.com, although I tweeked it a bit. The balsamic really adds alot of flavor to this salad and the almonds give it a nice crunch. You could toss in some cooked chicken and call it dinner real easy.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Strawberry
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sesame oil, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- In a salad bowl, toss spinach and strawberries with some of the dressing.
- You will have more dressing than you will need.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
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
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
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Put the spinach, strawberries and shallots in a large bowl.
- Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside to cool.
- Put the bacon in a cold medium skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; leave the bacon fat in the pan.
- Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the mustard and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vinegar and then whisk in the olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the bacon and almonds to the salad, pour over the bacon vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Side No-Cook Vegetarian Strawberry Pecan Spinach Summer Vegan Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking well. Put spinach, strawberries, and pecans in a large bowl and toss with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD
My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy.
Provided by JerJer
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
MIXED BERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Assemble salad with the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients of the dressing. Slowly add the olive oil, while whisking vigorously to create an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRY DRESSING
Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that's part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to keep the family from eating the sugared almonds before I add them! -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and stir almonds and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated. Spread on foil to cool; break apart., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the freshest and most flavorful salad, use ripe, in-season strawberries and spinach.
- To make the salad dressing, use a good quality balsamic vinegar. A well-aged balsamic vinegar will have a more complex and flavorful taste.
- If you don't have any balsamic vinegar on hand, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Add a pinch of sugar or honey to the dressing to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
- Toasted nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, add a nice crunch to the salad.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and richness to the salad.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-washed spinach and pre-sliced strawberries.
Conclusion:
Strawberry spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try.
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