Best 6 Spinach Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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**Indulge in a Refreshing Symphony of Flavors with Spinach Salad and Strawberry Vinaigrette**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing culinary creation: spinach salad adorned with a luscious strawberry vinaigrette. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, offering a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. The crisp and tender spinach leaves provide a sturdy base for a medley of fresh and flavorful ingredients. Sliced strawberries, with their natural sweetness and vibrant red hue, add a burst of color and a touch of juicy sweetness. Crunchy almonds provide a satisfying textural contrast, while crumbled feta cheese adds a salty and tangy dimension. The crowning glory of this salad is the homemade strawberry vinaigrette, a perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavors that ties all the elements together. This irresistible salad is not only a culinary delight but also a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even as an elegant starter for a special occasion.

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MIXED BERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Mixed Berry Spinach Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: baby spinach, strawberry, blueberry, red onion, sweet apple, candied walnuts, strawberry, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, feta cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 oz baby spinach
1 cup strawberry, sliced
½ cup blueberry
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 sweet apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup candied walnuts, chopped
1 cup strawberry
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup feta cheese, as desired

Steps:

  • For the dressing, push a straw through the strawberries from the tip to the green top to remove the hull. (Or you can cut it off with a knife!)
  • Add the rest of the dressing ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth. Refrigerate.
  • Cut strawberries, apple, and onion into slices.
  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. (Spinach wilts easily, don't add dressing until ready to eat!)
  • Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 17 grams

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS FETA AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette image

A delicious and easy strawberry spinach salad with layers of exciting flavor! It's perfect for a summer lunch with chicken or serve as dinner side salad.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup broken or roughly chopped pecans
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp butter
10 oz baby spinach
1 lb fresh strawberries (, hulled and sliced)
5 oz . feta cheese (, crumbled)
1/3 small red onion (, thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with a little water if desired. Set aside.
  • Add pecans, brown sugar and butter to a small non-stick skillet and cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly until sugar starts to melt and caramelize, about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
  • In a salad bowl toss together spinach, strawberries, half of the feta, red onion and pecans. Drizzle about 1/3 of the dressing over salad then plate and drizzle remaining dressing over individual portions and top with remaining half of the feta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD



Strawberry Spinach Salad image

Sweet, ripe strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans make this simple strawberry spinach salad perfect for any time of day.

Categories     Mother's Day     spring     salad     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 tsp. dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 5-oz. containers baby spinach
1 lb. strawberries, halved or sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted
4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a small jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, poppy seeds, mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal the jar; shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Just before serving, add the spinach to a large bowl or platter; top with half of the strawberries and orange slices. Drizzle with half of the dressing; gently toss to coat. Top the salad with the remaining berries, orange slices, pecans, and goat cheese. Drizzle with your desired amount of the remaining dressing, and serve the remainder on the side, if you like.

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Strawberry     Pecan     Spinach     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 tablespoons strawberry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 ounces baby spinach (8 cups)
1/2 pound strawberries, cut lengthwise into thick slices (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup pecan halves (3 1/2 ounces), toasted and cooled

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking well. Put spinach, strawberries, and pecans in a large bowl and toss with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a great easy summer salad, with a lot of options as to mixing and matching. Plus the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix, blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional but a pecan or roasted almond adds a little crunch and more protein!

Provided by Shelby Cady

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup raw pecans
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
  • Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 282.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE



Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces baby spinach
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the spinach, strawberries and shallots in a large bowl.
  • Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside to cool.
  • Put the bacon in a cold medium skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; leave the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the mustard and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vinegar and then whisk in the olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the bacon and almonds to the salad, pour over the bacon vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a tender and flavorful salad, choose young, tender spinach leaves.
  • Rinse the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a variety of strawberries for a more complex flavor profile.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Toast the nuts in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately after assembling to prevent the spinach from wilting.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and nutrient-packed ingredients, this spinach salad with strawberry vinaigrette is a refreshing and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing creates a well-balanced and flavorful salad that's sure to impress. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a flavorful addition to your next potluck, this spinach salad with strawberry vinaigrette is sure to be a hit.

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