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Spinach and Strawberry Salad

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Strawberry and Spinach Salad This salad epitomizes summer according to me. It looks bright and colorful with the baby spinach and strawberries. It is super healthy and includes walnuts- which, just like spinach is a super food.

We were having one of our Friday pizza parties and I was grilling pizzas outside. I wanted to make a light, easy salad that will be delicious with the dinner.

I had lots of strawberries and always keep baby spinach in the fridge. I paired them together and added the walnuts to the mix. I came up with a simple balsamic dressing. Since strawberries were the main ingredient, I added some strawberry jam to the dressing. It added a great delicious tang to the vinaigrette.

Overall the salad was delicious. It went perfectly well with the grilled pizzas, in fact I think it will go well with any entree. I served a chilled white wine and the meal was great.

Try this salad this summer, you will love it.

  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup raw walnuts, chopped

Place the spinach, strawberries and walnuts in a salad bowl. Mix well and divide into four serving plates.

Dressing

  • 2 teaspoons strawberry jam
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • Salt
  • Pepper

In a small bowl, add the jam, vinegar, honey and water. Mix well. Drizzle the olive oil slowly, emulsifying the dressing. Taste for seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.

Drizzle the dressing on to each salad plate. Serve immediately.

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