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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Dressing
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Dressing

This Strawberry Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and pecans. It is dressed with a homemade strawberry dressing made from pureed strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, creating a fruity and tangy complement to the crisp salad ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the strawberry dressing:
  • 1 cup strawberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
For the strawberry spinach salad:
  • 8 ounces spinach fresh
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced, large
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbled, or goat cheese
  • 2/3 cup pecans roughly chopped candied or regular

Instructions

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  1. To make the dressing, add the strawberries, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. To assemble the salad, place the spinach, strawberries, avocado, red onion, cheese, and pecans in a large bowl. When ready to serve, drizzle with dressing and toss. Alternatively, you can plate the salads and serve the dressing on the side.

Notes

  • Candied or regular pecans can be used depending on preferred sweetness and texture.
  • Cooked crumbled bacon can be added for a savory contrast.
  • Almonds, walnuts, or pistachios may replace pecans as alternative nuts.

Nutrition Information

Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 275mg (11%) Potassium 512mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 3673IU (73%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 3673IU 73%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.