Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Healthy is anything but dull when there’s a giant Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing waiting for lunch. It’s colorful, naturally sweet, and as wonderful as it gets.
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Ingredients
For the poppy seed dressing:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or light olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- salt to taste
For the salad:
- 3 tablespoons butter (optional but recommended, see notes)
- 1 cup pecans
- 16 ounces baby spinach (see notes)
- 16 ounces strawberries quartered or sliced
Instructions
To make the poppy seed dressing:
- In a small bowl with a whisk, or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, dried mustard, poppy seeds, and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon). Stir or shake to combine. Allow the flavors to blend at room temperature while preparing the salad.
To assemble the salad:
- Add butter to a small skillet over medium-high heat until the foaming subsides. Add pecans and sauté until toasted and fragrant, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove promptly to avoid scorching and drain on paper towels. Cool 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add spinach, strawberries, and pecans. Add salad dressing and toss until evenly coated.
Notes
- You can do half baby spinach and half field greens mix if you prefer.
- To make the Easiest Balsamic Vinaigrette, whisk together:
- Toasting the pecans in butter is optional but so delicious. I definitely recommend it unless you are vegan or avoiding butter for some reason. It makes a huge difference!
- To toast the pecans in a dry skillet, heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pecans and toast until fragrant, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir often to prevent scorching.
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
Nutrition Information
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Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
5462IU
(109%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5462IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
72 reviews
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