SPINACH AND HAZELNUT SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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This salad has it all: great taste, protein, fiber, good fats, beautiful appearance, and it couldn't be easier to assemble. It will become one of your favorites. Vegan friendly! Give the shredded wheat a chance -- you might never want croutons on a salad again! Feel free to play with proportions of ingredients.

Provided by UNCLEBEN1980

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

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry preserves
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups torn fresh spinach
3 ½ cups romaine lettuce leaves
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
¼ cup golden raisins
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup plain mini shredded wheat cereal biscuits
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, strawberry preserves, and black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together spinach, lettuce, hazelnuts, raisins, red onion, and shredded wheat biscuits. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 48.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Kristie Harris
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is what makes it - it's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Bryan Bravoria
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm looking for something healthy and delicious. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Salauddin Shojib
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad - light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Abraham Scott
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit is in season.


Bae Tondi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much spinach.


Francis Abban
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This salad was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Jabbar Burns
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a different dressing.


Jungyun Ryu
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The strawberry balsamic vinaigrette is amazing.


Akash bhatti
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a store-bought balsamic vinaigrette, but I think it would be even better with a homemade one.


Hafezz Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good! The strawberries and hazelnuts added a lot of flavor and texture. The dressing was also very tasty.


Sajawal Niazi
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The strawberry balsamic vinaigrette was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavo