STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD W/RASPBERRY-KEY LIME VINAIGRETTE

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Refreshing salad loaded with salad greens, strawberries, blood oranges, and dried cranberries. Lightly sweetened with a chopped pecan/brown sugar mixture and then drizzled with a delightful raspberry-key lime vinegarette dressing. Created for RSC #11. FYI...you can substitute mandarin oranges for the blood oranges and regular limes for the key limes. I have had good results with both substitutions.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 (10 ounce) bag italian blend salad greens
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 1/2 cups blood oranges, segmented and chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed key lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • To make the vinegarette drssing: Put raspberry preserves in a small bowl and cook in microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds or until preserves has liquified. Thoroughly mix all dressing ingredients in bowl with wire whisk. Set aside.
  • Put the spinach, salad greens, strawberries, blood oranges and cranberries in a large bowl and toss until ingredients are well blended. Mix the chopped pecans with the brown sugar. Sprinkle over the salad.
  • Whisk vinegarette again until well mixed. Drizzle the vinegarette over the salad. Use the quantity of vinegarette to your liking. Toss everything together until salad is evenly coated with the vinegarette dressing.

Venah Badza
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh berries.


Halima Ibrahim
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Adriatik Peposhi
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This salad is a keeper! I'll be making it all summer long.


Hafeez Hassani
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I would definitely make this salad again. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Ranit Barai
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Overall, this is a good salad. It's easy to make and it's a healthy way to get your fruits and vegetables.


Grace Jame
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I found the spinach to be a bit tough. I would recommend using baby spinach instead.


Daily Share
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.


Justice Mugwena
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The dressing is amazing! I could drink it straight.


Ssema Abdul
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


MD Akash MD Akash
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I didn't have any raspberries on hand, so I used blueberries instead. It was still delicious!


Delon Victor
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Nadeem Khan (Blouch)
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh strawberries and spinach. The raspberry-key lime vinaigrette is a perfect complement to the sweet berries and nutty spinach.