SPINACH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD
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
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.
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Mercy Estrera
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Mand Star
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and strawberries. It's also a great make-ahead salad.
Fire zone Gaming
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's the perfect way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Amin Ullah Patwary
[email protected]This salad is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Shahud Sale
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really watery.
Minha Kawal
[email protected]This salad is okay, but I've had better. The dressing is a bit bland.
Maqboo Huswan
[email protected]The blue cheese was a bit too strong for me. I think I'll try using a milder cheese next time.
sofia romania
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less balsamic vinegar in the dressing.
B. PANDEY
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is amazing!
Muhammad Yousuf Sangani
[email protected]This is my go-to salad for summer gatherings. It's refreshing and light, and everyone loves it.
Bradley Sapp
[email protected]I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of berries and nuts, and it's always delicious.
Ssenkozi Charles
[email protected]This salad is a winner! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Omg Omg
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind! The combination of flavors is amazing.
Rihannon Fisher
[email protected]Great salad! I added some grilled chicken to mine for an extra boost of protein.
tom lee
[email protected]This salad is a delightful explosion of flavors! The tangy strawberries and creamy balsamic dressing perfectly complement the crisp spinach and tangy blue cheese. I highly recommend it!