Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese, and Candied Pistachios

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese, and Candied Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup pistachios; 8 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 cups strawberries; 2 avocados; 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons golden or white balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Vegetarian, gluten-free

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese, and Candied Pistachios

Iris Warren

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This colorful and flavorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also great for spring and summer potlucks!

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Ingredients

For the Salad:

3 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 cup pistachios
8 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
2 avocados diced
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

For the Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons golden or white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and hot water. Add the pistachios and toss until well coated. Pour mixture onto a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Bake until pistachios are crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Once cooled, break pistachios apart.
In a large bowl, add spinach, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, and candied pistachios.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.
Note-I usually don't add the full 1 cup of pistachios to the salad, but I like to candy 1 cup at a time. I like to snack on them while I make the salad or save some for later. Add however many you like!