SPINACH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD
My family (elderly parents included) were too busy eating and "mmmm-ing" and "oooo-ing" to initially comment. When they finally finished, each of them declared that this was the best salad they had ever eaten. Truly a texture delight, it is also a perfect blend of sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth and all around delicious. The dressing is sweet, so you don't want to "over dress" your salad. You may change this salad by exchanging mandarin oranges, blueberries, craisins, or other fruit of choice for the strawberries, Although I prefer almonds or pecans, you can use walnuts or sunflower seeds. And substituting good goat cheese for the bleu cheese is also another variation. No substitution has ever been bad in my estimation.
Provided by NewNerdMom
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl mix together olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, shallot and sugar.
- Whisk in teaspoon of Dijon mustard until dressing is smooth. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
- In large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, nuts, and cheese.
- If you are sure you will be using all of the spinach salad, dress salad lightly immediately before serving. If you will have some salad left over (which rarely happens in my family) allow each individual to dress their own salad. It is a sweet dressing so a little goes a long way.
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MR ABUBAKAR TALPUR
a-mr@gmail.comI'm allergic to strawberries, so I'll have to find a substitute.
Gary Poole
g63@yahoo.comThis salad seems a bit too sweet for my taste.
EJAZ HUSSAIN CHADHAR
hejaz94@hotmail.comI'm not sure about the combination of spinach and strawberries, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Tonmoy Arfin
atonmoy37@hotmail.comThis salad looks so good! I can't wait to try it.
Mustache Man
m-m89@hotmail.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Som Waiba
w-som@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
ukxsj ysac
u_ysac67@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is amazing! The strawberries and balsamic dressing really make it something special.
Jarvin Taiwerisou
j.t87@hotmail.frThis is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sabar Ali
ali.s91@gmail.comI made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.
Kawaida Umar
k_u@gmail.comThis salad is a delicious and refreshing mix of flavors. The spinach and strawberries are a great combination, and the balsamic dressing is the perfect complement. I also love the addition of blue cheese, which adds a bit of tanginess.