Best 6 Spinach Strawberry Salad Balsamic Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Spinach Strawberry Salad, a vibrant fusion of sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavors. This delightful salad offers a delightful interplay of textures, featuring crisp baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of luscious balsamic dressing. Each bite promises a burst of freshness, making this salad an ideal accompaniment to any meal or a satisfying light lunch. Additionally, this article presents a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a classic Caesar salad, a zesty Asian slaw, and a hearty lentil salad. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover a world of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I found the original recipe on Allrecipes.com, although I tweeked it a bit. The balsamic really adds alot of flavor to this salad and the almonds give it a nice crunch. You could toss in some cooked chicken and call it dinner real easy.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Strawberry

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white sugar (I used Splenda)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 cups cleaned dry Baby Spinach
1 cup strawberry, halved or quartered
1/4 cup packaged sliced honey almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sesame oil, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • In a salad bowl, toss spinach and strawberries with some of the dressing.
  • You will have more dressing than you will need.
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.

SPINACH AND HAZELNUT SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Spinach and Hazelnut Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This salad has it all: great taste, protein, fiber, good fats, beautiful appearance, and it couldn't be easier to assemble. It will become one of your favorites. Vegan friendly! Give the shredded wheat a chance -- you might never want croutons on a salad again! Feel free to play with proportions of ingredients.

Provided by UNCLEBEN1980

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

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry preserves
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups torn fresh spinach
3 ½ cups romaine lettuce leaves
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
¼ cup golden raisins
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup plain mini shredded wheat cereal biscuits
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, strawberry preserves, and black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together spinach, lettuce, hazelnuts, raisins, red onion, and shredded wheat biscuits. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 48.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

SPINACH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD



Spinach Strawberry Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad image

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

1 lb fresh spinach, rinsed and dried well
1 quart strawberry, cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/3 cup slivered almonds or 1/3 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon shallot, very finely minced
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 16

DRESSING:
Baby spinach
Strawberries, sliced
Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Red onion, sliced
Grape tomatoes, halved
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Danish Blue Cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Assemble salad with the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients of the dressing. Slowly add the olive oil, while whisking vigorously to create an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • If you don't have a salad spinner, you can dry the spinach leaves with a paper towel.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chop the spinach and strawberries. Store the dressing and salad ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, toss the salad ingredients together and drizzle with the dressing.

Conclusion:

Spinach strawberry salad with balsamic dressing is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The sweetness of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the balsamic dressing, and the spinach adds a boost of nutrients. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this spinach strawberry salad a try.

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