Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Description
The Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe features fresh spinach torn into bite-sized pieces paired with sweet, sliced strawberries and blanched slivered almonds, adding a crisp texture. The dressing is a mixture of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, distilled vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder, whisked together and chilled for one hour. This dressing combines sweetness with a subtle tang and a hint of savory depth from Worcestershire and spices.
After tossing the salad ingredients with the chilled dressing, the entire salad is refrigerated for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld while maintaining the crispness of the spinach and the bite of strawberries and almonds. The interplay of these elements creates a refreshing salad with contrasting textures and balanced flavors.
This salad is suited for serving as a light starter or a complement to grilled meats or sandwiches. It can be prepared ahead and kept chilled until ready to serve, making it suitable for gatherings or a quick nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Salad
- 10 oz spinach rinsed, dried and torn to bite sized pieces, fresh
- 1 qt strawberries washed, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds blanched, slivered
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion in a medium bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for one hour.
- In a large salad bowl add the spinach, strawberries, and almonds. Add the dressing and toss. Refrigerate for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 3368IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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