Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
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This Strawberry Spinach Salad is pretty as a picture. The Lemon Basil Poppyseed Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory!
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Ingredients
For the dried cranberries:
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 teaspoons water
For the Sweet and Spicy Pistachios:
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 cup pistachios
For the salad:
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- 12 ounces fresh strawberries quartered
- 1 cup sliced cucumber flowers or plain sliced cucumbers
- ⅓ small red onion thinly sliced
- Lemon Basil Dressing
Instructions
- For the dried cranberries:
- Combine dried cranberries and water in a small microwave-safe bowl or cup. Place in microwave and cook on high power for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave, stir with a fork and set aside to cool, uncovered. (If you don't have a microwave, simply pour 2 teaspoons of boiling hot water into the cranberries and stir. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.)
For the Sweet and Spicy Pistachios:
- Place a piece of foil, approximately 1½ feet long, on a work surface. Spray with cooking spray or rub with some oil and a paper towel.
- Combine honey, chili powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside
- Melt butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add pistachios and stir for 1-2 minutes or until pistachios smell fragrant.
- Add the honey mixture and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until nuts are golden honey is reduced and coating the nuts.
- Remove from heat and transfer pistachios to the prepared foil. Spread apart as much as possible with the back of a spoon or rubber spatula.
- These pistachios can be prepared a few days in advance. After cooling store in an airtight container.
For the salad:
- In a large serving bowl, toss together spinach, ¾ of the strawberries, ¾ of the cucumbers and all of the red onion. Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of the Lemon Basil Dressing and toss again.
- Top salad with remaining strawberries, cucumbers, the plumped cranberries and a generous sprinkle of the Sweet and Spicy Pistachios. Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in post for additional instructions and tips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4600IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
48.9mg
(54%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4600IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 48.9mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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